The baptism of John (το βαπτισμα το Ιωανου). This represents his relation to Jesus who was baptized by him. At once the ecclesiast…

And Jesus answered, and so forth. Jesus was under no obligation to give them an answer. They knew well by what authority he did this. He h…

They reasoned with themselves — This internal debate was highly characteristic. In dealing with John’s mission, the priests and sc…

He carried the war into the enemy's camp. He answered his accusers by asking them a question which they could not answer in either way without cond…

Pseudo-Chrysostom: The priests were tormented with jealousy because they had seen Christ entering the Temple in great g…

Jesus’ reply is masterly. He responds to their question with a question of his own (v.24), a common enough procedure in rabbinic debate. “John’s ba…

From where was the baptism of John? Christ interrogates them about the baptism of John, not only to show that they were unworthy …

The baptism of John, from where was it?
&c.] By the baptism of John, is meant the ordinance of water baptism, which …

As our Lord now openly appeared as the Messiah, the chief priests and scribes were greatly offended, especially because he exposed and removed the …

Here, they reprehend by questioning. And firstly, the questioning is related; and secondly, the refutation is related, where it is said,