Luke 20:3

And in answer he said to them, I will put a question to you, and do you give me an answer:

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In The King James Version

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

In Context

2That the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people came to him and said, Make clear to us by what authority you do these things and who gave you this authority.

4The baptism of John, was it from heaven or of men?

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Cross References

Matthew 15:2Why do your disciples go against the teaching of the fathers? for they take food with unwashed hands.

Colossians 4:6Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.

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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