Luke 20:8

And Jesus said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

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In The King James Version

And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

In Context

7And they replied not to know from where.

9And he began to speak this parable to the people. A man planted a vineyard, and leased it to farmers, and went abroad for a considerable time.

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Cross References

Job 5:12He frustrates the devices of the crafty so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise.

Matthew 15:14Leave them. They are blind leaders of blind men, and if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into a ditch.

Matthew 21:27And having answered Jesus, they said, We know not. He said to them, And neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Luke 22:68and if I also ask, ye will, no, not answer nor release.

Matthew Henry on Luke 20:2-9

Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 1 And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, 2 And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority? 3 And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: 4 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? 5 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If… Read the whole commentary →

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