Luke 20:5

And they discussed this among themselves, saying, "If we say 'from heaven,' He will say 'Why [then] did you not believe him [i.e., believe his message]?'

John 1:15-18

John gave testimony about Jesus, shouting out, "This person is the one about whom I said, 'He who will come after me ranks above me because He existed before me.'"

John 1:30

He is the One about whom I said, 'A man will come after me who ranks above me, for He existed before me.'

John 1:34

And I have seen and given testimony that this person is the Son of God."

John 3:26

These disciples went to John and said to him, "Rabbi, look, that man who was with you on the east side of the Jordan River [i.e., Jesus], whom you testified about, is immersing people and everyone is going to him." [Note: Actually, it was Jesus' disciples who did the immersing. See 4:2].

John 3:36

The person who believes in the Son has never ending life, but the person who disobeys the Son will not see life [i.e., will not experience never ending life], but [instead], God's wrath remains on him.

John 5:33-35

"You people have sent to John [the Immerser, for information. See 1:19] and he has given true testimony [about me].

Acts 13:25

As John was completing his ministry he said [to the great crowds], 'Who do you people think I am? [No], I am not the Messiah. But look, Someone is coming [to Israel] after [I complete] my mission whose sandal straps I am not even worthy to unfasten.'

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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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Mark 8:16
And they began reasoning with one another, saying, " [Why be concerned about yeast since] we do not have [any] bread?"
Luke 22:68
And if I asked you [who I am] you would not answer.