Acts 4:7

When they had put the men in front of them, they repeatedly asked, “By what sort of power, or in what name [that is, by what kind of authority], did you do this [healing]?”

Matthew 21:23

When He entered the temple area, the chief priests and elders of the people came to Him as He was teaching and said, “By what [kind of] authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority [to exercise this power]?”

Acts 4:10

let it be known and clearly understood by all of you, and by all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you [demanded be] crucified [by the Romans and], whom God raised from the dead—in this name [that is, by the authority and power of Jesus] this man stands here before you in good health.

Exodus 2:14

But the man said, “Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you intend to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and said, “Certainly this incident is known.”

1 Kings 21:12-14

They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.

Mark 11:28

and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this authority to do these things?”

John 2:18

Then the Jews retorted, “What sign (attesting miracle) can You show us as [proof of] your authority for doing these things?”

John 8:3

Now the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery. They made her stand in the center of the court,

John 8:9

They listened [to His reply], and they began to go out one by one, starting with the oldest ones, until He was left alone, with the woman [standing there before Him] in the center of the court.

Acts 5:27-28

So they brought them and presented them before the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court). The high priest questioned them,

Acts 5:40

The Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) took his advice; and after summoning the apostles, they flogged them and ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and released them.

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Summary

And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, By what power, or by what name, have ye done this?

By what name

General references

Bible References

When

Acts 5:27
So they brought them and presented them before the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court). The high priest questioned them,
1 Kings 21:12
They proclaimed a fast and seated Naboth at the head of the people.
John 8:3
Now the scribes and Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery. They made her stand in the center of the court,

By what power

Exodus 2:14
But the man said, “Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you intend to kill me as you killed the Egyptian?” Then Moses was afraid and said, “Certainly this incident is known.”
Matthew 21:23
When He entered the temple area, the chief priests and elders of the people came to Him as He was teaching and said, “By what [kind of] authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority [to exercise this power]?”
Mark 11:28
and began saying to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things, or who gave You this authority to do these things?”
John 2:18
Then the Jews retorted, “What sign (attesting miracle) can You show us as [proof of] your authority for doing these things?”

By what name

Acts 4:10
let it be known and clearly understood by all of you, and by all the people of Israel, that in the name of Jesus Christ the Nazarene, whom you [demanded be] crucified [by the Romans and], whom God raised from the dead—in this name [that is, by the authority and power of Jesus] this man stands here before you in good health.
Acts 5:28
saying, “We gave you strict orders not to continue teaching in this name, and yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and you intend to bring this Man’s blood on us [by accusing us as His murderers].”

General references

Luke 12:11
When they bring you before the synagogues and the magistrates and the authorities, do not be worried about how you are to defend yourselves or what you are to say;