Luke 20:3

Jesus answered, and said to them: I also will ask you a word, and tell ye me.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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 thou doest these things? And who is it, that gave thee this authority?

4The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men?

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Cross References

Matthew 15:2Why do thy disciples transgress the tradition of the elders, and wash not their hands when they eat bread?

Colossians 4:6And let your speech at all times be with grace; as it were, seasoned with salt: and know ye, how ye ought to give answer to every man.

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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