Matthew 21:24 - Easy To Read Version

²⁴ Jesus answered, “I will ask you a question too. If you answer me, then I will tell you what authority I have to do these things.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁴ And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁴ Jesus answered them, I also will ask you a question, and if you give Me the answer, then I also will tell you by what power of authority I do these things.

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁴ And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Common English Bible

²⁴ Jesus replied, “I have a question for you. If you tell me the answer, I’ll tell you what kind of authority I have to do these things.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁴ In response, Jesus said to them: "I also will question you with one word: if you tell me this, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Matthew 21:24 Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and do nothing wrong.

Matthew 21:23

Jesus went into the temple {\cf2\super [294]} area. While Jesus was teaching there, the leading priests and the older leaders of the people came to Jesus. They said to Jesus, “Tell us! What authority (power) do you have to do these things? Who gave you this authority?”

Matthew 21:25

Tell me: When John baptized {\cf2\super [295]} people, did that come from God or was it only from other people?”

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which thing is right to do on the Sabbath day: to do good, or to do evil? Is it right to save a life or to destroy one?”

Colossians 4:6

When you talk, you should always be kind and wise. Then you will be able to answer every person in the way you should.