Luke 20:7

7 So they answered, “We don’t know where it was from.”

Luke 20:7 in Other Translations

7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.

7 So they answered that they did not know where it came from.

7 So they finally replied that they didn’t know.

7 They agreed to concede that round to Jesus and said they didn't know.

7 And they answered, that they knew not whence [it was].

7 So they answered that they didn't know who gave John the right to baptize.

7 So they answered that they did not know its origin.

7 So they answered Jesus, "We don't know where John's baptism came from."

Luke 20:7 Meaning and Commentary

Ver. 7 And they answered, that they could not tell whence it
was.
] Whether from heaven, or of men; in this, no doubt, they told an untruth: but they chose rather to sacrifice their consciences than their interest, and pretend ignorance rather than profess the truth, when they saw they should be put to confusion, or be exposed to the resentments of the people.

Luke 20:7 In-Context

5 They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Why didn’t you believe him?’

6 But if we say, ‘Of human origin,’ all the people will stone us, because they are persuaded that John was a prophet.”

7 So they answered, “We don’t know where it was from.”

8 Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

9 He went on to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it to some farmers and went away for a long time.