Luke 20:7
And they answered that they did not know from where [it was],
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
In Context
8and Jesus said to them, “Neither do I say to you by what authority I do these things.”
Cross References
Isaiah 6:9And He says, “Go, and you have said to this people, Hearing you hear, and you do not understand, || And seeing you see, and you do not know.
Isaiah 29:9Linger and wonder, look, indeed, look, || Be drunk, and not with wine, || Stagger, and not with strong drink.
Isaiah 41:28And I see that there is no man, || Indeed, of these that there is no counselor, || And I ask them, and they return word:
Isaiah 44:18They have not known, nor do they understand, || For He has coated their eyes from seeing, || Their heart from acting wisely.
Zechariah 11:15And YHWH says to me, “Again take to yourself the instrument of a foolish shepherd.
Malachi 2:7For the lips of a priest preserve knowledge, || And they seek law from his mouth, || For he [is] a messenger of YHWH 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 →