Luke 20:7
And they answered, that they knew not whence it was.
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
In Context
8And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Cross References
Isaiah 6:9And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.
Isaiah 29:9Tarry ye and wonder, take your pleasure and be blind: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.
Isaiah 41:28And when I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counsellor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
Isaiah 44:18They know not, neither do they consider: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.
Zechariah 11:15And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet again the instruments of a foolish shepherd.
Malachi 2:7For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth: for he is the messenger of the LORD 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 →