Luke 20:7
And they replied not to know from where.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
In Context
6But if we say, From men, all the people will stone us, for they are convinced John is a prophet.
8And Jesus said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Cross References
Isaiah 6:9And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but do not understand, and see ye indeed, but do not perceive.
Isaiah 29:9Tarry ye and wonder, take your pleasure and be blind. They are drunken, but not with wine. They stagger, but not with strong drink.
Isaiah 41:28And when I look, there is no man. Even among them there is no counselor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
Isaiah 44:18They do not know, nor do they consider. For he has shut their eyes, that they cannot see, and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
Zechariah 11:15And LORD said to me, Take to thee yet again the instruments of a foolish shepherd.
Malachi 2:7For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth. For he is the messenger of LORD of hosts.
Matthew Henry on Luke 20:2-9
Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If… Read the whole commentary →