Matthew 21:24

The Passion Translation

Jesus answered them, “I too have a question to ask you. If you can answer this question, then I will tell you by what power I do these things.

Cross References

Luke 6:9

Jesus said to all who were there, “Let me ask you a question. Which is better: to heal or to do harm on the Sabbath? I have come to save a life, but you have come to find a life to destroy.”

Colossians 4:6

Let every word you speak be drenched with grace and tempered with truth and clarity. For then you will be prepared to give a respectful answer to anyone who asks about your faith.

Matthew 10:16

Now, remember, it is I who sends you out, even though you feel vulnerable as lambs going into a pack of wolves. So be as shrewd as snakes yet as harmless as doves.”

Matthew 21:23

After this Jesus went into the temple courts and taught the people. The leading priests and Jewish elders approached him and interrupted him and asked, “By what power do you do these things, and who granted you the authority to teach here?”

Matthew 21:25

Where did John’s authority to baptize come from? From heaven or from people?”