[KennyV]

I also think the human side of him was getting the best of him. He knew than he had to decrease and Jesus increase, but I'm sure he didn't think he was going to be rotting away in prison. I think he was really doubting.

[xzins]

I wouldn't argue with your interpretation because the information we have is scanty. Sometimes, holy speculation is all we have.

John was human. That says a lot to me.