The baptism of John [the Baptist]—was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?”
I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and in your sight.
Jesus replied, “I will also ask you a question. You tell Me:
They discussed and debated it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’
There came a man commissioned and sent from God, whose name was John. [Mal 3:1]