Matthew 21:25

New International Version

John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or of human origin?” They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

Cross References

1 John 3:20

If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.

John 3:18

Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son.

John 1:15

(John testified concerning him. He cried out, saying, “This is the one I spoke about when I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because he was before me.’ ”)

Luke 20:5

They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’

John 1:6

There was a man sent from God whose name was John.

Matthew 16:7

They discussed this among themselves and said, “It is because we didn’t bring any bread.”

Matthew 21:24

Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

Matthew 21:26

But if we say, ‘Of human origin’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.”

Luke 14:4

But they remained silent. So taking hold of the man, he healed him and sent him on his way.