Matthew 21:24

Modern English Version

Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question. If you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.

Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Matthew 21:23

When He entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?”

Matthew 21:25

Where did the baptism of John come from? From heaven or from men?” They reasoned among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’

Luke 6:9

Then Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one thing: Is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you should answer everyone.