Matthew 21:24-27

24Jesus answered them, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things.

25Where did John’s baptism come from? From heaven or from people?” They discussed this among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’

26But if we say, ‘From people,’ we fear the crowd, for they all consider John to be a prophet.”

27So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” Then he said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.