Mark 11:29

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Jesus said to them, 'I will ask you one question. If you answer me, then I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.'

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  • Isa 52:13 : 13 Behold, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised up, lifted high, and greatly exalted.
  • Matt 21:24 : 24 Jesus answered them, 'I will also ask you one question. If you answer it for me, then I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
  • Luke 20:3-8 : 3 But he answered them, 'I will also ask you a question, and you tell me: 4 Was the baptism of John from heaven or from men?' 5 They discussed it among themselves, saying, 'If we say, "From heaven," he will say, "Why did you not believe him?" 6 But if we say, "From men," all the people will stone us, since they are convinced that John was a prophet.' 7 So they answered that they did not know where it came from. 8 And Jesus said to them, 'Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.'

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