Matthew 21:24

Catholic Public Domain Version

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.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore, be as prudent as serpents and as simple as doves.

Matthew 21:23

And when he had arrived at the temple, as he was teaching, the leaders of the priests and the elders of the people approached him, saying: "By what authority do you do these things? And who has given this authority to you?"

Matthew 21:25

The baptism of John, where was it from? Was it from heaven, or from men?" But they thought within themselves, saying:

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them: "I ask you if it is lawful on the Sabbaths to do good, or to do evil? To give health to a life, or to destroy it?"

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be ever graceful, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to respond to each person.