Luke 20:2

And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 20:2

BSB

"Tell us," they said, "by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?"

AKJV

And spoke to him, saying, Tell us, by what authority do you these things? or who is he that gave you this authority?

CPDV

and they spoke to him, saying: "Tell us, by what authority do you do these things? Or, who is it that has given you this authority?"

ERV

and they spake, saying unto him, Tell us: By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

NHEB

They asked him, "Tell us: by what authority do you do these things? Or who is giving you this authority?"

SMT

And they spake to him, saying, Say to us, by what authority doest thou these? or who is he having given thee this authority?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 20:2

AndG2532Conjunction spakeG2036 untoG4314Preposition himG846 sayingG3004Verb TellG2036 usG2254 byG1722Preposition whatG4169 authorityG1849Noun FemininedoestthouG4160VerbthesethingsG5023 orG2228 whoG5101isheG2076VerbthatgaveG1325Verb theeG4671 thisG5026 authorityG1849Noun Feminine

Commentary for Luke 20:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 20:2

Summary

Religious leaders question Jesus' credentials

Place

Temple

Event

Leaders demand authority explanation

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD