John 3:25

25An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.

25Then a matter of dispute developed on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about 3:25 I.e., ceremonial washingpurification.

25Therefore there arose a discussion on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purification.

25Therefore there arose a controversy between John’s disciples and a Jew in regard to 3:25 An immersion baptism was one of the requirements for a convert to Judaism, and John the Baptist had most likely taken over the ritual, giving it new meaning in his own ministry. Jewish tradition specified that there had to be enough water to completely cover a person, and that it had to be collected naturally.purification (ceremonial washing).

25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew3:25 TR and the Jews over the issue of ceremonial washing.

25Some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew began to argue. They argued about special washings to make people “clean.”