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

25 Now a discussion arose between some of John’s disciples and a Jew over purification.

25 A debate broke out between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over ceremonial cleansing.

25 Then there arose a dispute between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purification.

25 Some of John’s followers had an argument with a Jew about religious washing.

25 There arose therefore a questioning on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew about purifying.

25 There was therefore a reasoning of the disciples of John with a Jew about purification.

25 Some of John’s disciples had an argument with a Jew about purification ceremonies.

25 Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a Jew about purification.

25 Now a discussion about purification arose between John’s disciples and a Jew.

25 So a dispute occurred on the part of John’s disciples with a Jew concerning purification.

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

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