²⁵ An argument developed between some of John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the matter of ceremonial washing.^{(A) 26} They came to John and said to him, “Rabbi,^(B) that man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan—the one you testified^(C) about—look, he is baptizing, and everyone is going to him.”

²⁷ To this John replied, “A person can receive only what is given them from heaven.