Luke 20:8
And, Jesus, said unto them—Neither do, I, tell, you, by what authority, these things, I am doing.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 answered, that they knew not whence.
Cross References
Job 5:12Who doth frustrate the schemes of the crafty, that their hands cannot achieve abiding success;
Matthew 15:14Let them alone! they are, blind leaders; and, if the, blind, lead the, blind, both, into a ditch, will fall.
Matthew 21:27And, making answer to Jesus, they said—We know not. He also, said unto them—Neither do, I, tell, you, by what authority, these things, I am doing.
Luke 22:68And, if I should put questions, in nowise would ye 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 →