Luke 20:8
Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
In Context
7So they answered that they did not know where it came from.
Cross References
Job 5:12He breaks the plans of the crafty people, 1 so that their hands cannot achieve success. 1
Matthew 15:14Let them alone, they are blind guides. If a blind person guides another blind person, both will fall into a pit.”
Matthew 21:27Then they answered Jesus and said, “We do not know.” He also said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
Luke 22:68and if I ask you, you will not answer.
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 →