Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version 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. New Living Translation “I’ll tell you by what authority I do these things if you answer one question,” Jesus replied. English Standard Version Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. Berean Standard Bible “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. Berean Literal Bible And Jesus answering, said to them, "I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I also will say to you by what authority I do these things. King James Bible And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. New King James Version But Jesus answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things: New American Standard Bible But Jesus responded and said to them, “I will also ask you one question, which, if you tell Me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. NASB 1995 Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. NASB 1977 And Jesus answered and said to them, “I will ask you one thing too, which if you tell Me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Legacy Standard Bible And Jesus answered and said to them, “I will also ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Amplified Bible Jesus replied to them, “I will also ask you a question, and if you tell Me the answer, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Christian Standard Bible Jesus answered them, “I will also ask you one question, and if you answer it for me, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jesus answered them, “I will also ask you one question, and if you answer it for Me, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. American Standard Version And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. Contemporary English Version Jesus answered, "I have just one question to ask you. If you answer it, I will tell you where I got the right to do these things. English Revised Version And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus answered them, "I, too, have a question for you. If you answer it for me, I'll tell you why I have the right to do these things. Good News Translation Jesus answered them, "I will ask you just one question, and if you give me an answer, I will tell you what right I have to do these things. International Standard Version Jesus answered them, "I, too, will ask you one question. If you answer it for me, I will also tell you by what authority I am doing these things. Majority Standard Bible “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. NET Bible Jesus answered them, "I will also ask you one question. If you answer me then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. New Heart English Bible Jesus answered them, "I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus answered and said to them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. Weymouth New Testament "And I also have a question to ask *you*," replied Jesus, "and if you answer me, I in turn will tell you by what authority I do these things. World English Bible Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jesus answering said to them, “I will ask you—I also—one word, which if you may tell Me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things; Berean Literal Bible And Jesus answering, said to them, "I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me, I also will say to you by what authority I do these things. Young's Literal Translation And Jesus answering said to them, 'I will ask you -- I also -- one word, which if ye may tell me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things; Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus, having answered, said to them, I will also ask you one word, which if ye tell me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJesus answering, said to them: I also will ask you one word, which if you shall tell me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Catholic Public Domain Version In response, Jesus said to them: “I also will question you with one word: if you tell me this, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. New American Bible Jesus said to them in reply, “I shall ask you one question, and if you answer it for me, then I shall tell you by what authority I do these things. New Revised Standard Version Jesus said to them, “I will also ask you one question; if you tell me the answer, then I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus answered and said to them, I will also ask you a word, and if you tell me, I will then tell you by what authority I do these things. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua answered and said to them, “I also shall ask you something and if you will tell me, I shall also tell you by what authority I do these things.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus answered and said to them: I also will ask you one thing, which if you will tell me, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things. Godbey New Testament And Jesus responding, said to them, Haweis New Testament Then Jesus answering, said to them, I also will ask you one question, which if ye answer me, then will I tell you by what authority I do these things. Mace New Testament and Jesus answered them, let me ask you one question, if ye answer me that, I shall likewise satisfy you by what authority I do these things. Weymouth New Testament "And I also have a question to ask *you*," replied Jesus, "and if you answer me, I in turn will tell you by what authority I do these things. Worrell New Testament And Jesus, answering, said, Worsley New Testament but Jesus answered them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jesus' Authority Challenged23When 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?’… Cross References Mark 11:29-30 “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. / John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!” Luke 20:3-4 “I will also ask you a question,” Jesus replied. “Tell Me: / John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or from men?” John 8:7-8 When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.” / And again He bent down and wrote on the ground. Matthew 22:41-46 While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ... Matthew 12:38-40 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” / Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Matthew 16:1-4 Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. / But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ / and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times. ... John 2:18-19 On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?” / Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” John 10:24-25 So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” / “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. Acts 4:7-10 They had Peter and John brought in and began to question them: “By what power or what name did you do this?” / Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers and elders of the people! / If we are being examined today about a kind service to a man who was lame, to determine how he was healed, ... Acts 5:27-29 They brought them in and made them stand before the Sanhedrin, where the high priest interrogated them. / “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us responsible for this man’s blood.” / But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men. Exodus 4:1-5 Then Moses answered, “What if they do not believe me or listen to my voice? For they may say, ‘The LORD has not appeared to you.’” / And the LORD asked him, “What is that in your hand?” “A staff,” he replied. / “Throw it on the ground,” said the LORD. So Moses threw it on the ground, and it became a snake, and he ran from it. ... 1 Kings 18:21-24 Then Elijah approached all the people and said, “How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him. But if Baal is God, follow him.” But the people did not answer a word. / Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. / Get two bulls for us. Let the prophets of Baal choose one bull for themselves, cut it into pieces, and place it on the wood but not light the fire. And I will prepare the other bull and place it on the wood but not light the fire. ... Isaiah 7:11-14 “Ask for a sign from the LORD your God, whether from the depths of Sheol or the heights of heaven.” / But Ahaz replied, “I will not ask; I will not test the LORD.” / Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well? ... Jeremiah 28:9 As for the prophet who prophesies peace, only if the word of the prophet comes true will the prophet be recognized as one the LORD has truly sent.” Ezekiel 2:5 And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus answered and said to them, I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. I also. Matthew 10:16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves. Proverbs 26:4,5 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him… Luke 6:9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it? Jump to Previous Authority Jesus Likewise Question Turn Wise WordJump to Next Authority Jesus Likewise Question Turn Wise WordMatthew 21 1. Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey12. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple; 17. curses the fig tree; 23. puts to silence the priests and elders, 28. and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons, 33. and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them. I will also ask you one question In this phrase, Jesus employs a rabbinic method of teaching and debate, which was common in Jewish culture. The Greek word for "ask" here is "ἐρωτήσω" (erōtēsō), which implies a formal inquiry. This method of questioning was not merely for the sake of argument but was a way to lead the questioner to a deeper understanding. Jesus, as the master teacher, uses this technique to reveal the hearts and intentions of the religious leaders. It is a reminder that true wisdom often comes from asking the right questions rather than simply providing answers. If you answer Me I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “I will also askἘρωτήσω (Erōtēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2065: Apparently from ereo; to interrogate; by implication, to request. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. question,” λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, Ἀποκριθεὶς (Apokritheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. “{and} if ἐὰν (ean) Conjunction Strong's 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. you answer εἴπητέ (eipēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. Me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. I κἀγὼ (kagō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 2504: To also, I too, but I. From kai and ego; so also the dative case kamoi, and accusative case kame and I, me. will tell ἐρῶ (erō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. what ποίᾳ (poia) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4169: Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one. authority ἐξουσίᾳ (exousia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. I am doing ποιῶ (poiō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. these things. ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. Links Matthew 21:24 NIVMatthew 21:24 NLT Matthew 21:24 ESV Matthew 21:24 NASB Matthew 21:24 KJV Matthew 21:24 BibleApps.com Matthew 21:24 Biblia Paralela Matthew 21:24 Chinese Bible Matthew 21:24 French Bible Matthew 21:24 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 21:24 Jesus answered them I also will ask (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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