Mark 11:27

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Jesus and His disciples again came to Jerusalem. As He was walking in the Temple [area] the leading priests, experts in the Law of Moses and [Jewish] elders came to Him

Cross References

Mark 11:28

and said, “By what authority are you doing these things [i.e., miracles and teaching]? Or who gave you the authority to do these things?”

Mark 14:1

Now the Passover Festival and the Festival of Unleavened Bread were held two days later. [Note: This was the annual Jewish Festival week commemorating Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage under Moses’ leadership. The unleavened bread was specially baked to contain no yeast, and was eaten for seven days as part of the celebration]. And the leading priests and experts in the Law of Moses were looking for a way to take Jesus by trickery and kill Him.

John 10:23

Jesus was walking in the Temple [area] in “Solomon’s Portico” [Note: This was a large covered area, with rows of columns, on the outside of the Temple enclosure].

John 18:20

Jesus answered him, “I have spoken publicly to the world; I always taught in the synagogues and in the Temple, where all the Jews assemble. I have never said anything in secret.