Luke 20:4
the baptism of John—was it from heaven, or was it just human?”
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
In Context
3“Let me ask you a question too,” Jesus replied. “Tell me:
Cross References
Matthew 11:7As they left, Jesus began to talk to the crowds about John. “What were you expecting to see when you went out into the desert? A reed tossed about by the wind?
Matthew 21:25Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven, or was it from human beings?” They argued with each other. “If we say ‘It was from heaven,’ then he'll ask us why we didn't believe him.
Luke 15:18I'm going home to my father! I'll tell him: Father, I've sinned against heaven and against you.
John 1:19This is what John publicly stated when the Jewish leaders sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”
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 →