Matthew 21:24

Bible in Basic English 1965

And Jesus said to them in answer, I will put one question to you, and if you give me the answer, I will say by what authority I do these things.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

See, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Be then as wise as snakes, and as gentle as doves.

Matthew 21:23

And when he had come into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching, and said, By what authority do you do these things? and who gave you this authority?

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, where did it come from? from heaven or from men? And they were reasoning among themselves, saying, If we say, From heaven; he will say to us, Why then did you not have faith in him?

Luke 6:9

And Jesus said, I put the question to you, Is it right to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil? to give life or to take it away?

Colossians 4:6

Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.