Matthew 21:21-23

Good News Translation

^21 (A)Jesus answered, “I assure you that if you believe and do not doubt, you will be able to do what I have done to this fig tree. And not only this, but you will even be able to say to this hill, ‘Get up and throw yourself in the sea,’ and it will. ²² If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

The Question about Jesus' Authority^(B)

²³ Jesus came back to the Temple; and as he taught, the chief priests and the elders came to him and asked, “What right do you have to do these things? Who gave you such right?”