Luke 20:2

The Passion Translation

“We want to know right now by what authority are you teaching here in the temple? And who gave you the authority to teach these things?”

Cross References

Acts 7:27

“But the perpetrator pushed Moses aside and said, ‘Who do you think you are? Who appointed you to be our ruler and judge?

John 2:18

Then the Jewish religious leaders challenged Jesus, “What authority do you have to do this sort of thing and what supernatural sign will you show us to prove it?”

Acts 7:51

“Why would you be so stubborn as to close your hearts and your ears to me? You are always opposing the Holy Spirit, just like your forefathers!

Luke 20:1

One day Jesus was teaching in the temple courts and sharing with the people the wonderful news of salvation. The high priest, the experts of the law, and the prominent men of the city confronted Jesus and asked him,

Luke 20:3

Jesus responded, “First, let me ask you a question and you tell me right now.