In Context

4 the baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?|

5 They reasoned with themselves, saying, |If we say, 'From heaven,' he will say, 'Why didn't you believe him?'

6 But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us, for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.|

7 They answered that they didn't know where it was from.

8 Jesus said to them, |Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.|

9 He began to tell the people this parable. |A man planted a vineyard, and rented it out to some farmers, and went into another country for a long time.

Luke 20:7 in Other Translations