29. And Jesus answering, said to them: I will also ask you one word, and answer you me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
30. The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? Answer me.
31. But they thought with themselves, saying: If we say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did you not believe him?
32. If we say, From men, we fear the people. For all men counted John that he was a prophet indeed.
33. And they answering, say to Jesus: We know not. And Jesus answering, saith to them: Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.