Mark 11:29

And Jesus said to them, I will put to you one question; give me an answer, and I will say by what authority I do these things.

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And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

In Context

28And they said to him, By what authority do you do these things? or who gave you authority to do these things?

30The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? give me an answer.

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Cross References

Isaiah 52:13See, my servant will do well in his undertakings, he will be honoured, and lifted up, and be very high.

Luke 20:3And in answer he said to them, I will put a question to you, and do you give me an answer:

Matthew Henry on Mark 11:28-33

The Pharisees Nonplussed. 27 And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, 28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? 29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. 30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. 31 And they… Read the whole commentary →

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