Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?
Bible References
Tell
Luke 19:35
So, they brought the colt to Jesus and spread their clothing on it, [then] placed Jesus on it [i.e., held the animal still as Jesus mounted it, since it had never been ridden before. See verse 30].
Matthew 21:23
When He had come into the Temple, the leading priests and elders of the [Jewish] people came to Him while He was teaching, and said, "By what authority are you doing these things [i.e., miracles and teaching]? And who gave you this authority?"
Mark 11:28
and said, "By what authority are you doing these things [i.e., miracles and teaching]? Or who gave you the authority to do these things?"