30. The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
31. And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
32. But should we say, From men—they feared the people: for all verily held John to be a prophet.
33. And they answered Jesus and say, We know not. And Jesus saith unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.