Luke 20:1-4 ▼

1 On one of the days, as Jesus was instructing the people in the temple [area] and preaching the good news (gospel), the chief priests and the scribes along with the elders confronted Him,

2 and said to Him, “Tell us by what kind of authority You are doing these things? Or who is the one who gave You this authority?”

3 Jesus replied, “I will also ask you a question. You tell Me:

4 The baptism of John [the Baptist]—was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?”