Mace(i)
28 and asked him, by what authority do you behave thus? and who gave you that authority?
29 Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus.
30 the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution?
31 answer me that. upon this they reasoned thus with themselves; if we should say, it was divine, he will urge, why then did you not believe him?
32 if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.)
33 they therefore gave Jesus this answer, we cannot tell. neither do I, said Jesus, acquaint you by what authority I act thus.