Matthew 21:23-27

²³When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”

²⁴“I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

²⁵What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’

²⁶But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.”

²⁷So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

— Matthew 21:23-27

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Cross References for Matthew 21:23-27

• Mark 11:27-33
• 1 John 3:20
• Acts 4:7
• Mark 1:1-11
• John 10:25-26
• Romans 1:18-22
• Luke 20:5
• John 1:15
• 1 Chronicles 24:1-19
• Matthew 3:1-12

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