Luke 20:4
It is about John’s baptism – was it of divine or of human origin?”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
In Context
3“I, too,” said Jesus in reply, “will ask you one question. Give me an answer to it.
5But they began arguing together, “If we say ‘divine,’ he will say ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’
Cross References
Matthew 11:7While John’s disciples were going back, Jesus began to say to the crowds with reference to John,
Matthew 21:25It is about John’s baptism. What was its origin? Divine or human?” But they began arguing among themselves, “If we say ‘divine,’ he will say to us ‘Why then didn’t you believe him?’
Luke 15:18I will get up and go to my father, and say to him “Father, I sinned against heaven and against you;
John 1:19When the religious authorities in Jerusalem sent some Priests and Levites to ask John – “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 →