New International Version Jesus said, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” New Living Translation And Jesus responded, “Then I won’t tell you by what authority I do these things.” English Standard Version And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” Berean Standard Bible And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to them, “Neither do I tell you⁺ by what authority I do these things.” King James Bible And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. New King James Version And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” New American Standard Bible And Jesus said to them, “Neither am I telling you by what authority I do these things.” NASB 1995 And Jesus said to them, “Nor will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” NASB 1977 And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” Legacy Standard Bible And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” Amplified Bible Then Jesus said to them, “Nor am I telling you by what [kind of] authority I do these things.” Berean Annotated Bible And Jesus (YHWH saves) replied, “Neither will I tell you⁺ by what authority I am doing these things. Christian Standard Bible And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” Holman Christian Standard Bible And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” American Standard Version And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. Contemporary English Version Jesus replied, "Then I won't tell you who gave me the right to do what I do." English Revised Version And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus told them, "Then I won't tell you why I have the right to do these things." Good News Translation And Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you, then, by what right I do these things." International Standard Version Then Jesus told them, "Then I won't tell you by what authority I'm doing these things." NET Bible Then Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by whose authority I do these things." New Heart English Bible Jesus said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things." Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things. Weymouth New Testament "Nor will I tell you," said Jesus, "by what authority I do these things." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” World English Bible Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jesus said to them, “Neither do I say to you by what authority I do these things.” Berean Literal Bible And Jesus said to them, “Neither do I tell you⁺ by what authority I do these things.” Young's Literal Translation and Jesus said to them, 'Neither do I say to you by what authority I do these things.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus said to them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd Jesus said to them: Neither do I tell thee by what authority I do these things. Catholic Public Domain Version And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.” New American Bible Then Jesus said to them, “Neither shall I tell you by what authority I do these things.” New Revised Standard Version Then Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to them, Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua said to them, “Neither do I say to you by what authority I do these things.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd Jesus said to them: Nor do I tell you by what authority I do these things. Godbey New Testament And Jesus said to them, Haweis New Testament And Jesus said to them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. Mace New Testament Jesus replied, neither will I tell you by what authority I act thus. Weymouth New Testament "Nor will I tell you," said Jesus, "by what authority I do these things." Worrell New Testament and Jesus said to them, Worsley New Testament And Jesus said unto them, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jesus' Authority Challenged…7So they answered that they did not know where it was from. 8And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” 9Then He proceeded to tell the people this parable: “A man planted a vineyard, rented it out to some tenants, and went away for a long time.… Cross References And Jesus replied, Matthew 21:24 “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. Mark 11:29 “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. John 2:19 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” “Neither will I tell you Matthew 21:27 So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things. Mark 11:33 So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.” Luke 23:9 Herod questioned Jesus at great length, but He gave no answer. by what authority Matthew 21:23 When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” Mark 11:28 “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?” Matthew 28:18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. I am doing these things.” John 5:36 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John. For the works that the Father has given Me to accomplish—the very works I am doing—testify about Me that the Father has sent Me. John 10:25 “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. John 14:10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in Me? The words I say to you, I do not speak on My own. Instead, it is the Father dwelling in Me, performing His works. Mark 11:27-33 After their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him. / “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?” / “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. … John 8:25-27 “Who are You?” they asked. “Just what I have been telling you from the beginning,” Jesus replied. / “I have much to say about you and much to judge. But the One who sent Me is truthful, and what I have heard from Him, I tell the world.” / They did not understand that He was telling them about the Father. John 10:24-25 So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” / “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. Matthew 12:38-40 Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” / Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. Treasury of Scripture And Jesus said to them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. Luke 22:68 And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. Job 5:12,13 He disappointeth the devices of the crafty, so that their hands cannot perform their enterprise… Proverbs 26:4,5 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him… Jump to Previous Authority Clear JesusJump to Next Authority Clear JesusLuke 20 1. Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.9. The parable of the vineyard. 19. Of giving tribute to Caesar. 27. He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection. 41. How Jesus is the Son of David. 45. He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes. And Jesus replied, After the chief priests, scribes, and elders refused to answer His question about John’s baptism, Jesus answered them on their own terms. Mat 21:24 “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied,… “Neither will I tell you Their question was not an honest desire to understand Him but an attempt to discredit Him before the people. Having rejected the testimony of John, they were unwilling to receive the truth about Jesus. Mat 21:27 So they answered, “We do not know.” And Jesus replied… by what authority Jesus’ authority came from the Father and was displayed in His teaching, miracles, and judgment against corruption in the temple. Mat 21:23 When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began… I am doing these things.” The leaders would not acknowledge the divine source of John’s ministry, so Jesus did not give them an answer they would only misuse. Jhn 5:36 But I have testimony more substantial than that of John.… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to the religious leaders who question His authority. 2. Chief Priests and Scribes Religious leaders who challenge Jesus, seeking to undermine His authority and teachings. 3. Temple The setting of this encounter, where Jesus often taught and where the religious leaders confronted Him. 4. Jerusalem The city where the temple is located and where Jesus is teaching during the final week before His crucifixion. 5. John the Baptist Referenced indirectly in the preceding verses, as Jesus questions the leaders about John's authority to baptize. Teaching Points Authority of JesusJesus' authority is divine and not subject to human approval. Believers should recognize and submit to His authority in all areas of life. Wisdom in Response Jesus demonstrates wisdom in His response, avoiding a trap set by the religious leaders. Christians are encouraged to seek divine wisdom in challenging situations. Fear of Man vs. Fear of God The religious leaders feared public opinion more than God, leading to their inability to answer Jesus. Believers should prioritize God's truth over human approval. Discernment in Leadership Jesus' interaction with the leaders highlights the need for discernment in recognizing true spiritual authority. Christians should evaluate leaders by their alignment with God's Word. Courage in Witness Jesus' boldness in the face of opposition serves as a model for believers to stand firm in their faith, even when challenged. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 20:8?2. How does Luke 20:8 demonstrate Jesus' authority over religious leaders? 3. What can we learn from Jesus' response to challenges in Luke 20:8? 4. How does Luke 20:8 connect to Jesus' wisdom in Proverbs 26:4-5? 5. How should we respond when questioned about our faith, as in Luke 20:8? 6. What does Luke 20:8 teach about discerning when to speak or remain silent? 7. Why does Jesus refuse to answer the question in Luke 20:8? 8. How does Luke 20:8 challenge the authority of religious leaders? 9. What does Luke 20:8 reveal about Jesus' understanding of divine authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 20? Verse 8. - And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things. Jesus, on hearing their plea of ignorance, now contemptuously declines to answer the Sanhedrists' question in the direct way they desired, but at once proceeds to speak a parable which unmistakably contains the reply. Luke 20:8 shows the Lord’s measured response to hardened skeptics. He answers wisely, exposes motives, withholds further light from those who reject the light they have, and stands secure in the divine authority that His works continually display. The verse challenges us to receive truth with honest hearts and to let Christ’s unquestioned authority govern our own words and deeds. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek AndΚαὶ (Kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Neither Οὐδὲ (Oude) Adverb Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. {will} I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. by ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. what ποίᾳ (poia) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4169: Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one. authority ἐξουσίᾳ (exousia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1849: From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. I am doing ποιῶ (poiō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. these things.” ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. Additonal Resources Luke 20:8 Blue Letter BibleLuke 20:8 Bible Gateway Luke 20:8 Bible.com Luke 20:8 NIV |
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