»Nor will I tell you,« said Jesus, »by what authority I do these things.«
Leave them alone. They are blind guides of the blind; and if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall into some pit.«
A wicked and faithless generation are eager for a sign; but none shall be given to them except the sign of Jonah.« and He left them and went away.
So they answered Jesus, »We do not know.« »Nor do I tell you,« He replied, »by what authority I do these things.«
So they answered Jesus, »We do not know.«»Nor do I tell you,« said Jesus, »by what authority I do these things.«
And they answered that they did not know the origin of it.
Then He proceeded to speak a parable to the people. »There was a man,« He said, »who planted a vineyard, let it out to vine-dressers, and went abroad for a considerable time.
and if I ask you questions, you will certainly not answer.