Mark 11:28

“What authority have you to do these things?” they said. “Who gave you the authority to do them?”

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In The King James Version

And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?

In Context

27They came to Jerusalem again. While Jesus was walking about in the Temple Courts, the chief priests, the teachers of the Law, and the elders came up to him.

29“I will put one question to you,” said Jesus. “Answer me that, and then I will tell you what authority I have to act as I do.

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Cross References

Acts 7:38He, too, it was who was present at the assembly in the desert, with the angel who talked to him on Mount Sinai, and with our ancestors, and who received living truths to impart to you.

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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