Mark 11:31 kjv — And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

King James Version

"And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?"

— Mark 11:31, King James Version

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Mark 11 — Context

28

And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

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And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

30

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.

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And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

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But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

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And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Mark 11:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:31 say?
Mark 11:31 in the King James Version reads: “And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?”
Where is Mark 11:31 in the Bible?
Mark 11:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 31.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 11:31.
What translation should I read Mark 11:31 in?
Mark 11:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 11:31?
Mark 11:31 reads (KJV): “And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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