Mark 11:29
“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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In Context
28“What authority have you to do these things?” they said. “Who gave you the authority to do them?”
30It is about John’s baptism. Was it of divine or human origin? Answer me that.”
Cross References
Luke 20:3“I, too,” said Jesus in reply, “will ask you one question. Give me an answer to it.
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 →