Matthew 21:27 cpdv — And so, they answered Jesus by saying, “We do not know.” So he also said to them: “Neither will I tell you by what auth…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And so, they answered Jesus by saying, “We do not know.” So he also said to them: “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. "

— Matthew 21:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 21 — Context

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In response, Jesus said to them: “I also will question you with one word: if you tell me this, I also will tell you by what authority I do these things.

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The baptism of John, where was it from? Was it from heaven, or from men?” But they thought within themselves, saying:

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“If we say, ‘From heaven,’ he will say to us, ‘Then why did you not believe him?’ But if we say, ‘From men,’ we have the crowd to fear, for they all hold John to be a prophet.”

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And so, they answered Jesus by saying, “We do not know.” So he also said to them: “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

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But how does it seem to you? A certain man had two sons. And approaching the first, he said: ‘Son, go out today to work in my vineyard.’

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And responding, he said, ‘I am not willing.’ But afterwards, being moved by repentance, he went.

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And approaching the other, he spoke similarly. And answering, he said, ‘I am going, lord.’ And he did not go.

Matthew 21:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:27 say?
Matthew 21:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And so, they answered Jesus by saying, “We do not know.” So he also said to them: “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. ”
Where is Matthew 21:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 27.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:27 in?
Matthew 21:27 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 Matthew 21:27?
Matthew 21:27 reads (CPDV): “And so, they answered Jesus by saying, “We do not know.” So he also said to them: “Neither 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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