Luke 20:4

4 was John's baptism from heaven? Or did it come from men?"

Luke 20:4 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 20:4

The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men?
] This was a new ordinance, and John must have his authority for administering it either from God, or from men; and Christ is desirous to know from which he derived it in their opinion; suggesting, that by the same authority John, his forerunner, came baptizing, he himself came preaching and working miracles; (See Gill on Matthew 21:25).

Luke 20:4 In-Context

2 "Tell us by what authority you are doing these things," they all said. "Who gave you this authority?"

3 Jesus replied, "I will also ask you a question. Tell me,

4 was John's baptism from heaven? Or did it come from men?"

5 They talked to each other about it. They said, "If we say, 'From heaven,' he will ask, 'Why didn't you believe him?'

6 But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will throw stones at us and kill us. They believe that John was a prophet."