Luke 20:7
And they answered, that they did not know whence it was.
Noyes Bible
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 tell you by what authority I do these things.
Cross References
Isaiah 6:9And he said: Go, and say thou to this people, Hear ye, indeed, but understand not; See ye, indeed, but perceive not!
Isaiah 29:9Be in amazement and be amazed! Be blinded and be blind! They are drunk, but not with wine; They stagger, but not with strong drink!
Isaiah 41:28I looked, but there was no man; Even among them, but there was none that gave counsel; I inquired of them that they might give an answer;
Isaiah 44:18They know not, neither understand; For their eyes are closed up, that they cannot see, And their hearts, that they cannot understand.
Zechariah 11:15And Jehovah said to me: Take to thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd.
Malachi 2:7For the lips of the priest should keep knowledge, And men should seek the law from his mouth; For he is the messenger of Jehovah 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 →