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Mark 11:29 · KJV

"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."

King James Version

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Passage Context

27And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
28And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?
29And 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.
30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
31And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, Why then did ye not believe him?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern authority in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to question authority?

3

When have you felt challenged by authority figures?

Life Application

faith

Seek to understand the authority of Jesus in your life and how it guides your decisions.

learning

Ask questions that lead to deeper understanding in your faith journey.

People in This Verse

JesusNT

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity through His death and resurrection.

First appearance: Matthew 1:1

Places in This Verse

Jerusalem(Jerusalem today)

A pivotal city in biblical history, known for its religious significance and as the site of Jesus' ministry.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus asserts His authority through questioning, demonstrating His wisdom and understanding of the hearts of those who challenge Him.

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