Matthew 21:23

Updated: June 3, 2025
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When he had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said, “By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?”
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(23) He entered into the Palace-Temple. The leading priests and the people's elders came to Him while He taught and said, "By what authority do this? Who gave You this authority?"
The F.O.G
Returning to the Temple courts, the religious leaders confronted Him while He taught: "By what authority do You do these things? Who gave You this right?"
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And he having come to the temple, there came to him when teaching the chief priests and the elders of the people, saying, ‘By what authority dost thou do these things? and who gave thee this authority?’
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Matthew 21:23

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