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Matthew 21:27
And, making answer to Jesus, they said—We know not. He also, said unto them—Neither do, I, tell, you, by what authority, these things, I am doing.
Matthew 21:27 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Matthew 21:27 in other translations
And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
They answered Jesus, and said, “We don’t know.” He also said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.
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In context
24 And, making answer, Jesus said unto them—I also, will ask, you, one thing,—which if ye tell me, I also, will tell, you, by what authority, these things, I am doing:—
25 The immersion by John, whence was it? Of heaven, or of men? But, they, began to deliberate among themselves, saying—If we say, Of heaven; He will say unto us, Wherefore then did ye not believe him?
26 But, if we say, Of men, we fear the multitude, for, all, as a prophet, are holding John.
27 And, making answer to Jesus, they said—We know not. He also, said unto them—Neither do, I, tell, you, by what authority, these things, I am doing.
28 But how, to you, doth it seem? A man, had two sons: coming unto the first, he said, Son! go thy way, to-day, be working in the vineyard.
29 And, he, answering, said, I, sir! and went not;
30 And, coming unto the second, he spake, in like manner,—and, he, answering, said, I will not: afterwards, smitten with regret, he went.
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