Luke 20:7

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

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 talked it over among themselves. “If we say it was from heaven, he will ask why we didn’t believe John.

6 But if we say it was merely human, the people will stone us because they are convinced John was a prophet.”

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

8 And Jesus responded, “Then I won’t tell you by what authority I do these things.”

9 Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years.