Matthew 21:25-27

21st Century King James Version

²⁵ The baptism of John: whence was it? From Heaven, or of men?” And they reasoned among themselves, saying, “If we shall say, ‘From Heaven,’ he will say unto us, ‘Why did ye not then believe him?’

²⁶ But if we shall say, ‘Of men,’ we fear the people, for all hold John to be a prophet.”

²⁷ And they answered Jesus and said, “We cannot tell.” And He said unto them, “Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.