'Debating' in the Bible

Now the people were waiting expectantly, and all of them were debating in their minds whether John might be the Messiah.

Well aware of their reasonings, Jesus answered their questions by asking in turn, "What is this that you are debating in your hearts?

But they were filled with mindless rage and began debating with one another what they would do to Jesus.

While they were talking and debating these things, Jesus himself approached and began to accompany them