And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, "By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee this power?"

Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel, how they might tangle him in his words.

One of the company said unto him, "Master, bid my brother divide the inheritance with me."

Then said one unto him, "Lord, are there few that shall be saved?" And he said unto them,

And while they continued asking him, he lifted himself up; And said unto them, "Let him that is among you without sin, cast the first stone at her."

Then said they to him again, "What did he to thee? How opened he thine eyes?"

This witness is true, wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

Lest

If thou seest a man that is wise in his own conceit, there is more hope in a fool than in him.

The rich man thinketh himself to be wise; but the poor that hath understanding, can perceive him well enough.

I would not that this secret should be hid from you my brethren, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits: that partly blindness is happened in Israel, until the fullness of the gentiles be come in.

Conceit

Woe be unto them that are wise in their own sight, and think themselves to have understanding.

Be of like affection one towards another. Be not high minded, but make yourselves equal to them of the lower sort. Be not wise in your own opinions.

General references

And Jesus said unto them, "Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things."