Luke 20:8

And Jesus said unto them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

1770 John Worsley 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 answered, they did not know whence it was.

9Then He began to speak unto the people this parable, A certain man planted a vineyard, and let it out to husbandmen and travelled abroad for a considerable time,

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Cross References

Matthew 15:14Regard them not; for they are blind guides of the blind: and if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch.

Matthew 21:27And therefore in answer to Jesus, they said, We do not know: and He said unto them, Neither do I tell you, by what authority I do these things.

Luke 22:68and if I should put any question to you, ye would not answer me, nor discharge 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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