nsb - Matthew:21:23-27

nsb@Matthew:21:23 @ When he went into the Temple, the chief priests and those in authority over the people came to him while he was teaching. They asked: »By what authority do you do these things? Who gave you this authority?«

nsb@Matthew:21:24 @ Jesus answered: »I will ask you one question. If you give me the answer, I will say by what authority I do these things.

nsb@Matthew:21:25 @ »Where did the baptism of John come from? Was it from heaven or from men?« They talked among themselves. »If we say, From heaven, he will say, Why did you not have faith in him?

nsb@Matthew:21:26 @ »But if we say, From men, we must fear the people, because they all recognize John to be a prophet.«

nsb@Matthew:21:27 @ Therefore they answered: »We have no idea.« He replied to them: »Then I will not tell you by what authority I do these things.«