John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.
John 3:27
Surrounding context
3:26 And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, He who was with you beyond the Jordan, to whom you have testified--behold, He is baptizing, and all are coming to Him!"
3:27 John answered and said, "A man can receive nothing unless it has been given to him from heaven.
3:28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, "I am not the Christ,' but, "I have been sent before Him.'