Matthew 21:23

James Moffatt - New Testament

When he entered the temple, the high priests and elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, "What authority have you for acting in this way? Who gave you this authority?"

Cross References

Acts 4:7

They made the men stand before them and inquired, "By what authority, in whose name, have you done this?"

Luke 19:47

Day after day he taught within the temple. The high priests and scribes tried to have him put to death, and so did the leaders of the people,

Matthew 26:55

At that hour Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you sallied out to arrest me like a robber, with swords and cudgels? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you never seized me.

Acts 7:27

But the man who was injuring his neighbour pushed him aside. "Who made you ruler and umpire over us?" he asked.

Matthew 21:24

Jesus replied, "Well, I will ask you a question, and if you answer me, then I will tell you what authority I have for acting as I do.

Matthew 24:1

So Jesus left the temple and went on his way. His disciples came forward to point out to him the temple-buildings,

Luke 20:1

One day, when he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the gospel, up came the priests and scribes along with the elders.

Matthew 20:4

to them he said, 'You go into the vineyard too, and I will give you whatever wage is fair.' So they went in.