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20 In the morning as they were coming back, they saw the fig-tree withered away to the very roots. 21 Peter remembring the tree, said, master, see the fig-tree, which you cursed, is quite withered. 22 but Jesus replied, and said to them, rely upon God. 23 for I assuredly tell you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be removed, and cast into the sea, having no doubt in his mind, but believing what he says shall be effected, what he pronounces shall actually be accomplished. 24 therefore whenever you pray, be fully persuaded of obtaining your request, and I assure you it shall be granted, whatever it be. 25 only when you are dispos'd to prayer, if you have any cause of complaint against any one, forgive him, that your heavenly father may forgive you your offences. 26 but if you do not forgive others, neither will your heavenly father forgive you. 27 Then they entred again into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers of the Jews came about him, 28 and asked him, by what authority do you behave thus? and who gave you that authority? 29 Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus. 30 the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution? 31 answer me that, upon this they reasoned thus with themselves; if we should say, it was divine, he will urge, why then did you not believe him? 32 if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.) 33 they therefore gave Jesus this answer, we cannot tell, neither do I, said Jesus, acquaint you by what authority I act thus. Mark 11:20-33, Mace New Testament. Public domain.
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