ACC ~ Mark 11 v30

BELIEF AND UNDERSTANDING

TERTULLIAN: The baptism announced by John formed the subject, even at that time, of a question proposed by the Lord himself to the legal experts. It concerned whether John’s baptism was from heaven or from men. [1] They were unable to give a consistent answer. They did not understand because they did not believe. ON BAPTISM 10. [2]

[1] Cf. Mt 21:25-26; Mk 11:30-32; Lk 20:4-7.

[2] Cetedoc 008, 10.5; ANF 3:372-74**.