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So they basically said, 'We have no idea where it came from.'
Sometimes the best answer is admitting you don't have one.
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King James Version · EnglishAnd they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is in the temple in Jerusalem during the final week of his ministry, where he faces challenges from the chief priests and scribes questioning his authority to teach and perform miracles. Jesus responds by asking them about the source of John the Baptist's baptism, forcing them into a corner. Unable to answer without risking backlash from the crowd or admitting their hypocrisy, they claim ignorance to avoid the truth.