Matthew 21:27 KJV
And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 21:25–29 KJV Chapter Context
25
The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
26
But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet.
27
And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
28
But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard.
29
He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went.