Matthew 21:25-26 ▼

25 The baptism of John—from where did it come? From heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?” And they began debating among themselves [considering the implications of their answer], saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe John?’

26 But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the [response of the] crowd; for they all regard John as a prophet.”