Luke 20:7

So they answered that they did not know where it came from.

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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 persuaded that John was a prophet.”

8Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 6:9He said, “Go and tell this people, 1 'Listen, but do not understand; see, but do not perceive.' 1

Isaiah 29:9Astonish yourselves and be astonished; blind yourselves and be blind! 1 Be drunk, but not with wine; stagger, but not with beer. 1

Isaiah 41:28When I look, there is no one, not one among them who can give good advice, 1 who, when I ask, can answer a word. 1

Isaiah 44:18They do not know, nor do they understand, for their eyes are blind and cannot see, and their hearts cannot perceive. 1

Zechariah 11:15Yahweh said to me, “Again, take the equipment of a foolish shepherd for yourself,

Malachi 2:7For a priest's lips should keep knowledge and people should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is a messenger of Yahweh 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 →

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