Bible Verses

So they responded to Jesus: “We don’t know.” Then Jesus said to them: “Neither will I tell you what authority I have to do what I do.”

 But neither could they answer the people that John’s baptism was merely a human activity, for everyone regarded John as a prophet. 

And they kept arguing among themselves: “If we say that it was a work of God, he will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’”

Was John’s baptism from heaven or from humans? Answer me.” 

Jesus said to them: “I will ask you just one question, and if you answer me, I will tell you what authority I have to do this.

and asked: “What authority do you have to act like this? Who gave you the authority to do the things you do?”

The Authority of Jesus They were once again in Jerusalem. As Jesus was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders approached him

 so that your heavenly Father may also forgive your sins.”

And when you stand to pray, if you have anything against anyone, forgive,