Mark 11:29

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

““I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

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BSBPD

““I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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 · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And Jesus said unto them, I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And Jesus answering said to them, `I will question you--I also--one word; and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 11:29 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Isaiah 52:13Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
  2. Matthew 21:24“I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.
  3. Luke 20:3“I will also ask you a question,” Jesus replied. “Tell Me:

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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