Luke 20:4-8 ▼

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

5 They discussed and debated it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’

6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us to death, for they are firmly convinced that John was a prophet.”

7 So they replied that they did not know from where it came.

8 Then Jesus said to them, “Nor am I telling you by what [kind of] authority I do these things.”