²⁵ The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?

²⁶ But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.

²⁷ And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

³² But if we shall say, Of men; they feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.

⁶ But and if we say, Of men; all the people will stone us: for they be persuaded that John was a prophet.