Mark 11:29

But in response, Jesus said to them: “I also will ask you one word, and if you answer me, I will tell you 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? And who has given you this authority, so that you would do these things?”

30The baptism of John: was it from heaven or from men? Answer me.”

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Cross References

Isaiah 52:13Behold, my servant will understand; he will be exalted and lifted up, and he will be very sublime.

Luke 20:3And in response, Jesus said to them: “I will also question you about one word. Respond to me:

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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