Parallel Verses
World English Bible
They answered that they didn't know where it was from.
New American Standard Bible
So they answered that they did not know where it came from.
King James Version
And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
Holman Bible
So they answered that they did not know its origin.
International Standard Version
So they answered that they didn't know where it was from.
A Conservative Version
And they replied not to know from where.
American Standard Version
And they answered, that they knew not whence it was .
Amplified
So they replied that they did not know from where it came.
An Understandable Version
Then they answered Jesus that they did not know [who authorized John's immersion].
Anderson New Testament
And they answered, that they knew not whence it was.
Bible in Basic English
And they made answer that they had no idea where it came from.
Common New Testament
So they answered that they did not know where it was from.
Daniel Mace New Testament
they answer'd then, they did not know which it was.
Darby Translation
And they answered, they did not know whence.
Godbey New Testament
And they responded, We do not know whence it is.
Goodspeed New Testament
So they answered that they did not know where it came from.
John Wesley New Testament
for they are persuaded that John was a prophet.
Julia Smith Translation
And they answered not to know from whence.
King James 2000
And they answered, that they could not tell from where it was.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And they replied [that they] did not know where [it was] from.
Modern King James verseion
And they answered that they could not tell from where it was.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And they answered that they could not tell whence it was.
Moffatt New Testament
So they answered that they did not know where it came from.
Montgomery New Testament
So they answered that they did not know whence it was.
NET Bible
So they replied that they did not know where it came from.
New Heart English Bible
They answered that they did not know where it was from.
Noyes New Testament
And they answered, that they did not know whence it was.
Sawyer New Testament
And they answered, They did not know whence.
The Emphasized Bible
And they answered, that they knew not whence.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And they answered, We know not from whence.
Twentieth Century New Testament
So they answered that they did not know its origin.
Webster
And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
Weymouth New Testament
And they answered that they did not know the origin of it.
Williams New Testament
So they answered and said that they did not know where it was from.
Worrell New Testament
And they answered that they knew not whence it was;
Worsley New Testament
And they answered, they did not know whence it was.
Youngs Literal Translation
And they answered, that they knew not whence it was,
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 20:7
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Context Readings
Jesus' Authority Challenged
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."
Cross References
Isaiah 6:9-10
He said, "Go, and tell this people, 'You hear indeed, but don't understand; and you see indeed, but don't perceive.'
Isaiah 26:11
Yahweh, your hand is lifted up, yet they don't see; but they will see your zeal for the people, and be disappointed. Yes, fire will consume your adversaries.
Isaiah 29:9-12
Pause and wonder! Blind yourselves and be blind! They are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.
Isaiah 29:14
therefore, behold, I will proceed to do a marvelous work among this people, even a marvelous work and a wonder; and the wisdom of their wise men will perish, and the understanding of their prudent men will be hidden."
Isaiah 41:28
When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
Isaiah 42:19-20
Who is blind, but my servant? Or who is as deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is as blind as he who is at peace, and as blind as Yahweh's servant?
Isaiah 44:18
They don't know, neither do they consider: for he has shut their eyes, that they can't see; and their hearts, that they can't understand.
Jeremiah 8:7-9
Yes, the stork in the sky knows her appointed times; and the turtledove and the swallow and the crane observe the time of their coming; but my people don't know Yahweh's law.
Zechariah 11:15
Yahweh said to me, "Take for yourself yet again the equipment of a foolish shepherd.
Zechariah 11:17
Woe to the worthless shepherd who leaves the flock! The sword will be on his arm, and on his right eye. His arm will be completely withered, and his right eye will be totally blinded!"
Malachi 2:7-9
For the priest's lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Yahweh of Armies.
John 3:19-20
This is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and men loved the darkness rather than the light; for their works were evil.
John 9:39
Jesus said, "I came into this world for judgment, that those who don't see may see; and that those who see may become blind."
2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
and with all deception of wickedness for those who are being lost, because they didn't receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
2 Timothy 3:8-9
Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind, who concerning the faith, are rejected.
2 Peter 3:3
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts,