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Mark 11

Mark 11:29

Jesus’ Authority Challenged · Mark 11:27–33
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Translations

Modern
“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.
Traditional
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Literal
And Jesus said to them, “I will question you one word, and you shall answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Latin
Jesus autem respondens, ait illis: Interrogabo vos et ego unum verbum, et respondete mihi: et dicam vobis in qua potestate hæc faciam.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“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.

Notes

Mark 11:29–30

Jesus often responded to his opponents' questions with other questions (for example, 2:8–9, 19, 25–26; 3:4, 23; 10:3, 38; see also 12:16). This is an effective way both to teach and to refute.

Mark 11:27–33

Jesus cleansed the temple (11:15–17; Matthew 21:12–22; Luke 19:45–46). Then his opponents questioned his authority to do so (see also Matt 21:23–27; Luke 20:1–8; compare John 2:18–22).

Theme notes and profiles

John the Baptist

Events

Parallels

Matthew 21:23–27 Luke 20:1–8

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Mark, Gospel of

Topics

Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Teaches In