6 But if we say, ‘From men,’ all the people will stone us, for they are convinced that John was a prophet.” 7 So they answered that they did not know where it was from. 8 And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”
Luke 20:6–8
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Mark 11:32–33
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Matthew 21:26–28
26 But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.” 27 So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 28 But what do you think? There was a man who…
John 9:28–30
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Mark 11:28–30
28 “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?” 29 “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. 30 John’s baptism—was it from h…
Luke 22:66–68
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John 9:32–34
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Luke 20:1–3
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Mark 9:31–33
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