Luke 20:2 net — and said to him,“Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who is it who gave you this authority?”

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"and said to him,“Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who is it who gave you this authority?”"

— Luke 20:2, NET Bible

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Luke 20 — Context

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The Authority of Jesus Now one day, as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and the experts in the law with the elders came up

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and said to him,“Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who is it who gave you this authority?”

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He answered them,“I will also ask you a question, and you tell me:

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John’s baptism– was it from heaven or from people?”

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So they discussed it with one another, saying,“If we say,‘From heaven,’ he will say,‘Why did you not believe him?’

Luke 20:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:2 say?
Luke 20:2 in the NET Bible reads: “and said to him,“Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who is it who gave you this authority?””
Where is Luke 20:2 in the Bible?
Luke 20:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:2.
What translation should I read Luke 20:2 in?
Luke 20:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:2?
Luke 20:2 reads (NET): “and said to him,“Tell us: By what authority are you doing these things? Or who is it who gave you this authority?”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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