The (m) baptism of John, whence was it? from (n) heaven, or of men? And they (o) reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?

(m) The preaching of John is called by the figure "baptism" because he preached the baptism of repentance, etc.; (Mark 1:4; Acts 19:3).

(n) From God, and so it is plainly seen how these are set one against another.

(o) Beat their heads about it, and mused, or laid their heads together.

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