Luke 7:30
New International Version
But the Pharisees and the experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.)

New Living Translation
But the Pharisees and experts in religious law rejected God’s plan for them, for they had refused John’s baptism.

English Standard Version
but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the purpose of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.)

Berean Standard Bible
But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.

Berean Literal Bible
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God as to themselves, not having been baptized by him.

King James Bible
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

New King James Version
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.

New American Standard Bible
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.

NASB 1995
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.

NASB 1977
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.

Legacy Standard Bible
But the Pharisees and the scholars of the Law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.

Amplified Bible
But the Pharisees and the lawyers [who were experts in the Mosaic Law] annulled and set aside God’s purpose for themselves, not having been baptized by John.

Christian Standard Bible
But since the Pharisees and experts in the law had not been baptized by him, they rejected the plan of God for themselves. )

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But since the Pharisees and experts in the law had not been baptized by him, they rejected the plan of God for themselves.)

American Standard Version
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected for themselves the counsel of God, being not baptized of him.

Contemporary English Version
But the Pharisees and the experts in the Law of Moses refused to obey God and be baptized by John.

English Revised Version
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected for themselves the counsel of God, being not baptized of him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the Pharisees and the experts in Moses' Teachings rejected God's plan for them. They refused to be baptized.

Good News Translation
But the Pharisees and the teachers of the Law rejected God's purpose for themselves and refused to be baptized by John.

International Standard Version
But the Pharisees and the experts in the Law rejected God's plan for themselves by refusing to be baptized by John.

Majority Standard Bible
But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.

NET Bible
However, the Pharisees and the experts in religious law rejected God's purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John.)

New Heart English Bible
But the Pharisees and the Law scholars rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.

Webster's Bible Translation
But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized by him.

Weymouth New Testament
But the Pharisees and expounders of the Law have frustrated God's purpose as to their own lives, by refusing to be baptized.

World English Bible
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God, not being baptized by him themselves.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
but the Pharisees and the lawyers put away the counsel of God for themselves, having not been immersed by him.

Berean Literal Bible
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God as to themselves, not having been baptized by him.

Young's Literal Translation
but the Pharisees, and the lawyers, the counsel of God did put away for themselves, not having been baptized by him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the Pharisees, and they pertaining to the law, rejected the counsel of God against themselves, not immersed by him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the Pharisees and the lawyers despised the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized by him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the Pharisees and the experts in the law despised the counsel of God concerning themselves, by not being baptized by him.

New American Bible
but the Pharisees and scholars of the law, who were not baptized by him, rejected the plan of God for themselves.)

New Revised Standard Version
But by refusing to be baptized by him, the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves.)
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the Pharisees and the scribes suppressed the will of God in themselves, because they were not baptized by him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But the Pharisees and the Scribes rejected the will of God in their souls, because they were not baptized by him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
but the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God in regard to themselves, by not being immersed by him.

Godbey New Testament
But the Pharisees and theologians rejected the counsel of God, against themselves, not having been baptized by him.

Haweis New Testament
But the Pharisees and teachers of the law rejected the counsel of God towards themselves, not being baptised by him.

Mace New Testament
but the Pharisees and the doctors of the law rejected the divine offers made to them, refusing to be baptized by John.

Weymouth New Testament
But the Pharisees and expounders of the Law have frustrated God's purpose as to their own lives, by refusing to be baptized.

Worrell New Testament
But the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God as to themselves, not having been immersed by him.

Worsley New Testament
but the pharisees indeed and the lawyers rejected the counsel of God within themselves, and were not baptized by him.---

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Testifies about John
29All the people who heard this, even the tax collectors, acknowledged God’s justice. For they had received the baptism of John. 30But the Pharisees and experts in the law rejected God’s purpose for themselves, because they had not been baptized by John. 31“To what, then, can I compare the men of this generation? What are they like?…

Cross References
Matthew 21:32
For John came to you in the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

Matthew 3:7
But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?

John 1:11
He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.

Acts 13:46
Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Romans 10:3
Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

Matthew 11:18-19
For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon!’ / The Son of Man came eating and drinking, and they say, ‘Look at this glutton and drunkard, a friend of tax collectors and sinners!’ But wisdom is vindicated by her actions.”

John 5:40
yet you refuse to come to Me to have life.

Acts 7:51
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did.

Romans 2:4-5
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? / But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

Matthew 23:13
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.

John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”

Acts 18:6
But when they opposed and insulted him, he shook out his garments and told them, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am innocent of it. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

Romans 9:31-32
but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. / Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,

Isaiah 30:9
These are rebellious people, deceitful children, children unwilling to obey the LORD’s instruction.

Jeremiah 6:16-17
This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ / I appointed watchmen over you and said, ‘Listen for the sound of the ram’s horn.’ But they answered, ‘We will not listen!’


Treasury of Scripture

But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him.

rejected.

Luke 13:34
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!

Jeremiah 8:8
How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of the LORD is with us? Lo, certainly in vain made he it; the pen of the scribes is in vain.

Romans 10:21
But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.

the counsel.

Acts 20:27
For I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God.

Ephesians 1:11
In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:

against.

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Luke 7
1. Jesus finds a greater faith in the centurion;
10. heals his servant, being absent;
11. raises from death the widow's son at Nain;
18. answers John's messengers with the declaration of his miracles;
24. testifies to the people what opinion he held of John;
31. compares this generation to the children in the marketplaces,
36. and allowing his feet to be washed and anointed by a woman who was a sinner,
44. he shows how he is a friend to sinners, to forgive them their sins, upon their repentance.














But the Pharisees and experts in the law
This phrase identifies the religious leaders of the time, specifically the Pharisees and the scribes or "experts in the law." The Pharisees were a Jewish sect known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses and the traditions of the elders. The "experts in the law" were scholars who interpreted and taught the Jewish law. Historically, these groups held significant influence over Jewish religious life and were often seen as the gatekeepers of religious orthodoxy. Their role was to guide the people in understanding and living according to the Torah. However, their focus on legalism often led to a spiritual blindness, preventing them from recognizing the new work God was doing through John the Baptist and Jesus.

rejected God’s purpose for themselves
The Greek word for "rejected" here is "ἀθετέω" (atheteo), which means to nullify, disregard, or set aside. This indicates a deliberate and conscious decision to refuse what God had intended for them. "God’s purpose" refers to His divine plan of salvation and repentance, which was being proclaimed through John the Baptist. The Pharisees and experts in the law, by rejecting John's baptism, were essentially rejecting the preparatory work for the coming of the Messiah. This highlights a tragic irony: those who were most knowledgeable about the Scriptures failed to recognize and accept God's unfolding plan.

because they had not been baptized by John
John the Baptist's baptism was one of repentance, preparing the way for the coming of Jesus. Baptism by John symbolized a public acknowledgment of one's sins and a commitment to a new way of life. The refusal of the Pharisees and experts in the law to be baptized by John was not merely a rejection of a ritual but a rejection of the call to repentance and transformation. This act of non-participation signified their unwillingness to humble themselves and acknowledge their need for repentance. In the broader scriptural context, baptism is a significant act of obedience and faith, symbolizing purification and the beginning of a new life in God. Their refusal to participate in this act demonstrated their resistance to the new covenant that God was establishing through Jesus Christ.

(30) Rejected the counsel of God against themselves.--The English is unhappily ambiguous, admitting the construction that the counsel which the Pharisees rejected had been "against" them. Better, as in Galatians 2:21, frustrated for themselves the counsel of God.

Being not baptized . . .--We read in Matthew 3:7 that Pharisees and Sadducees came at first to the baptism of John, but they were repelled by the sternness of his reproof, and could not bring themselves either to confess their sins or to bring forth fruits meet for repentance.

Verse 30. - But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. The ruling classes and the highly cultured in Israel, turned a deaf ear to the fervent preaching of the gospel; as a class, they came not to his baptism. The result of the refusal of these powerful and learned men to hear the reformer's voice was that John's mission failed to bring about a national reformation. Rejected the counsel of God against themselves, being not baptized of him. The English Version here is not happy, and might lead to a false conception of the words of the original. The Greek would be better and more accurately rendered, "rejected for themselves the counsel of God."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Pharisees
Φαρισαῖοι (Pharisaioi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5330: Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

experts in the law
νομικοὶ (nomikoi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3544: From nomos; according to law, i.e. Legal; as noun, an expert in the law.

rejected
ἠθέτησαν (ēthetēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 114: From a compound of a and a derivative of tithemi; to set aside, i.e. to disesteem, neutralize or violate.

God’s
Θεοῦ (Theou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

purpose
βουλὴν (boulēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1012: Counsel, deliberate wisdom, decree. From boulomai; volition, i.e. advice, or purpose.

for
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

themselves,
ἑαυτούς (heautous)
Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.

[because] {they had} not
μὴ (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

been baptized
βαπτισθέντες (baptisthentes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 907: Lit: I dip, submerge, but specifically of ceremonial dipping; I baptize.

by
ὑπ’ (hyp’)
Preposition
Strong's 5259: A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).

[John].
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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