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

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

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

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

30 But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him.

30 But the Pharisees and experts on the law refused to accept God’s plan for themselves; they did not let John baptize them.)

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

30 but the Pharisees and the lawyers rendered null as to themselves the counsel of God, not having been baptised by him.)

30 But the Pharisees and the experts in Moses’ Teachings rejected God’s plan for them. They refused to be baptized. 

30 But by refusing to be baptized by him, the Pharisees and the lawyers rejected God’s purpose for themselves.)

30 but the Pharisees and the legal experts rejected the purpose of God for themselves, because they had not been baptized by him.)

30 But the Pharisees and the authorities on the law did not accept God’s purpose for themselves. They had not been baptized by John.

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