Matthew 21:22-24

International Standard Version

²² You will receive whatever you ask for in prayer, if you believe.”

Jesus’ Authority is Challenged^(A)

²³ Then Jesus^[a] went into the Temple. While he was teaching, the high priests and the elders of the people came to him and asked, “By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?”

²⁴ Jesus answered them, “I, too, will ask you one question.^[b] If you answer it for me, I will also tell you by what authority I am doing these things.