Luke 20:3

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

"I, too," said Jesus in reply, "will ask you one question. Give me an answer to it.

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And addressing him, said: "Tell us what authority you have to do these things. Who is it that has given you this authority?"

It is about John's baptism--was it of divine or of human origin?"

And, if I question you, you will not answer.

Let your conversation always be kindly, and seasoned, as it were, with salt; that you may know in each case what answer you ought to give.