Matthew 21:23-27

23 The Authority of Jesus Questioned
Jesus entered the temple courts, and, while he was teaching, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him. “By what authority are you doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave you this authority?”

24 Jesus replied, “I will also ask you one question. If you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

25 John’s baptism—where did it come from? Was it from heaven, or from men?”
They discussed it among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will ask, ‘Then why didn’t you believe him?’

26 But if we say, ‘From men’—we are afraid of the people, for they all hold that John was a prophet.”

27 So they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.”
Then he said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.

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Cross References for Matthew 21:23-27

Luke 22:53 - Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is yo... Click to read the verse Luke 22:53 Click to read the verse Luke 22:53

Exodus 2:14 - The man said, “Who made you ruler and judge over us? Are you thinking of killing me as you kill... Click to read the verse Exodus 2:14 Click to read the verse Exodus 2:14

Acts 7:27 - “But the man who was mistreating the other pushed Moses aside and said, ‘Who made you ruler and... Click to read the verse Acts 7:27 Click to read the verse Acts 7:27

Amos 7:10 - Amos and Amaziah Then Amaziah the priest of Bethel sent a message to Jeroboam king of Israel: “... Click to read the verse Amos 7:10 Click to read the verse Amos 7:10

John 2:18 - Then the Jews demanded of him, “What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to... Click to read the verse John 2:18 Click to read the verse John 2:18

2 Chronicles 25:16 - While he was still speaking, the king said to him, “Have we appointed you an adviser to the kin... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 25:16

Jeremiah 26:9 - Why do you prophesy in the Lord’s name that this house will be like Shiloh and this city will b... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:9

John 1:25 - questioned him, “Why then do you baptize if you are not the Christ, nor Elijah, nor the Prophet?” Click to read the verse John 1:25 Click to read the verse John 1:25

Matthew 2:4 - When he had called together all the people’s chief priests and teachers of the law, he asked th... Click to read the verse Matthew 2:4 Click to read the verse Matthew 2:4

Matthew 26:55 - At that time Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with sw... Click to read the verse Matthew 26:55 Click to read the verse Matthew 26:55

Matthew 21:15 - But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the ... Click to read the verse Matthew 21:15 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:15

Jeremiah 29:26 - ‘The Lord has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada to be in charge of the house of the Lor... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:26 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 29:26

1 Chronicles 24:1-19 - The Divisions of Priests These were the divisions of the sons of Aaron: The sons of Aaron were ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:1-19 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 24:1-19

Ezra 5:3 - At that time Tattenai, governor of Trans-Euphrates, and Shethar-Bozenai and their associates we... Click to read the verse Ezra 5:3 Click to read the verse Ezra 5:3

Acts 4:7 - They had Peter and John brought before them and began to question them: “By what power or what ... Click to read the verse Acts 4:7 Click to read the verse Acts 4:7

Hebrews 12:3 - Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and l... Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3 Click to read the verse Hebrews 12:3

Acts 5:20 - “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people the full message of this new li... Click to read the verse Acts 5:20 Click to read the verse Acts 5:20

Matthew 24:1 - Signs of the End of the Age Jesus left the temple and was walking away when his disciples came ... Click to read the verse Matthew 24:1 Click to read the verse Matthew 24:1

Luke 19:47 - Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the... Click to read the verse Luke 19:47 Click to read the verse Luke 19:47

Luke 19:47-8 - Every day he was teaching at the temple. But the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the... Click to read the verse Luke 19:47-8 Click to read the verse Luke 19:47-8

Mark 11:27-33 - The Authority of Jesus Questioned They arrived again in Jerusalem, and while Jesus was walking ... Click to read the verse Mark 11:27-33 Click to read the verse Mark 11:27-33

Mark 8:11 - The Pharisees came and began to question Jesus. To test him, they asked him for a sign from hea... Click to read the verse Mark 8:11 Click to read the verse Mark 8:11

John 5:12 - So they asked him, “Who is this fellow who told you to pick it up and walk?” Click to read the verse John 5:12 Click to read the verse John 5:12