Luke 20:8
and Jesus said to them, “Neither do I say to you by what authority I do these things.”
Literal Standard Version
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 answered that they did not know from where [it was],
Cross References
Job 5:12Making void thoughts of the cunning, || And their hands do not execute wisdom.
Matthew 15:14leave them alone, they are guides—blind of blind; and if blind may guide blind, both will fall into a ditch.”
Matthew 21:27And answering Jesus they said, “We have not known.” He said to them—He also, “Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Luke 22:68and if I also question [you], you will not answer Me or send Me away;
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 →