'Reasoned' in the Bible

They began to discuss this among themselves, saying, “He said that because we did not bring bread.”

The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?” And they began debating among themselves [considering the implications of their answer], saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe John?’