Mat 21:23 | NASB1995 | STEP | When He entered the temple , the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him while He was teaching , and said , “ By what authority are You doing these things , and who gave You this authority ?”

a Matt 21:23-27: Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:1-8

‏ Matthew 21:23

Authority Challenged

23 ^aWhen He entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him ^bwhile He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”