Luke 20
v.3
He replied, “I will also ask you a question. Tell me, 4John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or from men?”
The implication of Jesus’ question is clear: Jesus refuses to give more light to those who refuse to accept the light they have (v.8) and make a decision concerning it (vv.5-7). They choose to stay on a worldly level of thinking.
v.8
Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”
v.17
Jesus looked directly at them and asked, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: “‘The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone’?
v.47
They devour widow’s houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. Such men will be punished most severely.”