Luke 20:3

He answered them, “I will also ask you one question. Tell me:

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In The King James Version

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

In Context

2and said to him, “Tell us, by what authority are yoʋ doing these things, or who is it that gave yoʋ this authority?”

4Did John's authority to baptize come from heaven or from men?”

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Cross References

Matthew 15:2“Why do yoʋr disciples break the tradition of the elders? For they do not wash their hands when they eat bread.”

Colossians 4:6Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer each person.

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 →

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