Luke 20:4
The immersion of John, Of heaven, was it, or of men?
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
In Context
3And answering, he said unto them—I too, will question, you, as to a matter,—and tell me!
Cross References
Matthew 11:7But, as these were going their way, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes, concerning John,—What went ye forth into the wilderness to gaze at? A reed, by a wind, shaken?
Matthew 21:25The immersion by John, whence was it? Of heaven, or of men? But, they, began to deliberate among themselves, saying—If we say, Of heaven; He will say unto us, Wherefore then did ye not believe him?
Luke 15:18I will arise, and go unto my father, and will say unto him—Father! I have sinned against heaven, and before thee:
John 1:19And, this, is the witness of John, when the Jews sent forth unto him, out of Jerusalem, priests and Levites,—that they might question him—Who art, thou?
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 →