Luke 20:8 nasb — And Jesus said to them, "Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things."

NASB

"And Jesus said to them, "Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things.""

— Luke 20:8, NASB

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Luke 20 — Context

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They reasoned among themselves, saying, "If we say, 'From heaven,' He will say, 'Why did you not believe him?'

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"But if we say, 'From men,' all the people will stone us to death, for they are convinced that John was a prophet."

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So they answered that they did not know where it came from.

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And Jesus said to them, "Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things."

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And He began to tell the people this parable: "A man planted a vineyard and rented it out to vine-growers, and went on a journey for a long time.

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"At the harvest time he sent a slave to the vine-growers, so that they would give him some of the produce of the vineyard; but the vine-growers beat him and sent him away empty-handed.

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"And he proceeded to send another slave; and they beat him also and treated him shamefully and sent him away empty-handed.

Luke 20:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:8 say?
Luke 20:8 in the NASB reads: “And Jesus said to them, "Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things."”
Where is Luke 20:8 in the Bible?
Luke 20:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 8.
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 20:8.
What translation should I read Luke 20:8 in?
Luke 20:8 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 20:8?
Luke 20:8 reads (NASB): “And Jesus said to them, "Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things."” 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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