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Jesus's Strategic Question
Commentators explain that Jesus's counter-question was not an evasion but a brilliant strategic move. By asking about John the Baptist's authority, He linked His own mission to John's. Since John testified about Jesus, accepting John's divine authority would force the leaders to accept Jesus's as well, placing them in a logical and political trap.
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Charles Ellicott
On Mark 11:27–33
19th Century
Bishop
And they come again to Jerusalem.—See Notes on Matthew 21:23-27. Peculiar to St. Mark is the fact that our Lord was “walk…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 11:29
As Jesus often did, he answered a question by asking another one: whether John’s mission (expressed by the word “baptism”) was from God (“heaven”) …
John Gill
On Mark 11:29
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus answered and said unto them
Being not in the least intimidated by such a body of men:
I…
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 11:27–33
17th Century
Minister
Our Savior shows how closely related His doctrine and baptism were to those of John; they had the same design and tendency, to bring in the gospel …