Matthew 21:23-27
One question ( λογον ενα ). Literally "one word" or "a word." The answer to Christ's word will give the answer to their query. The only human ecclesiastical authority that Jesus had came from John.The baptism of John ( το βαπτισμα το Ιωανου ). This represents his relation to Jesus who was baptized by him. At once the ecclesiastical leaders find themselves in a dilemma created by their challenge of Christ.
They reasoned with themselves ( διελογιζοντο ). Picturesque imperfect tense describing their hopeless quandary.
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