Luke 20:5

They discussed and debated it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’

John 1:15-18

John testified [repeatedly] about Him and has cried out [testifying officially for the record, with validity and relevance], “This was He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’”

John 1:30

This is He on behalf of whom I said, ‘After me comes a Man who has a higher rank than I and has priority over me, for He existed before me.’

John 1:34

I myself have [actually] seen [that happen], and my testimony is that this is the Son of God!”

John 3:26

So they came to John and said to him, “Rabbi (Teacher), the Man who was with you on the other side of the Jordan [at the Jordan River crossing]—and to whom you have testified—look, He is baptizing too, and everyone is going to Him!”

John 3:36

He who believes and trusts in the Son and accepts Him [as Savior] has eternal life [that is, already possesses it]; but he who does not believe the Son and chooses to reject Him, [disobeying Him and denying Him as Savior] will not see [eternal] life, but [instead] the wrath of God hangs over him continually.”

John 5:33-35

You have sent [an inquiry] to John [the Baptist] and he has testified [as an eyewitness] to the truth.

Acts 13:25

And as John was finishing his course [of ministry], he kept saying, ‘What or who do you think that I am? I am not He [the Christ]; but be aware, One is coming after me whose sandals I am not worthy to untie [even as His slave]!’

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Summary

And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then believed ye him not?

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Bible References

General references

Mark 8:16
They began discussing this with one another, saying, “It is because we have no bread [that He said this].”
Luke 22:68
and if I ask a question, you will not answer.