# John came to you

Here "you" is plural and refers to all the people of Israel not just the religious leaders. Alternate translation: "John came to the people of Israel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])

# in the way of righteousness

This is an idiom that means John showed the people the right way to live. Alternate translation: "and told you the way God wants you to live" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom]])

# you did not believe him

Here "you" is plural and refers to the religious leaders. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])