[1] And it came to pass, that on days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, [2] And spake unto him, saying, Tell by what authority doest thou or who that gave authority? [3] And he answered and said unto them, also ask thing; and answer [4] The baptism of John, from heaven, or of men? [5] And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, believed ye him not? [6] But and if we say, Of men; the people will stone for persuaded that John a prophet. [7] And they answered, not tell whence [8] And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I by what authority I do