Matthew 21:23-25

Modern English Version

The Question of Jesus’ Authority^(A)

²³ When He entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?”

²⁴ Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question. If you tell Me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things. ²⁵ Where did the baptism of John come from? From heaven or from men?”

They reasoned among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’