Luke 20:7

And they answered, that they knew not whence.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

In Context

6But, if we say, Of men, the people, one and all, will stone us, for, persuaded, they are, that, John, was, a prophet.

8And, Jesus, said unto them—Neither do, I, tell, you, by what authority, these things, I am doing.

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Cross References

Isaiah 6:9Then said he—Go and say unto this people,—Hear on but do not discern, See on but do not perceive:

Isaiah 29:9Stand ye stock still and stare, Besmear your eyes and be blind,—They are drunken but not with wine, They reel, but not with strong drink;

Isaiah 41:28So I look, And there is not, a Man! Even among these And there is none to advise,—That, when I ask them, can answer a word.

Isaiah 44:18They have not taken note, neither can they perceive,—He hath besmeared—past seeing—their eyes, Past understanding, their hearts;

Zechariah 11:15Then said Yahweh unto me,—Yet further take thee the implements of a worthless shepherd.

Malachi 2:7For, the lips of a priest, should keep knowledge, and, a deliverance, should men seek at his mouth,— for, the messenger of Yahweh of hosts, he is.

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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