Luke 20:8

And Jesus said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 responded, We do not know whence it is.

9And He began to speak to the people this parable, A man planted a vineyard and gave it out to husbandmen, and went away a long time.

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Cross References

Matthew 15:14Let them alone: the blind are leaders of the blind: if the blind may lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch.

Matthew 21:27And responding they said to Jesus, We do not know. He also said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

Luke 22:68and if indeed I will ask you, you will not respond to me, or release me.

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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