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Mark 11:28

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 11:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and they said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? or who gave thee this authority to do these things?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and they said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? or who gave thee this authority to do these things?
Mark 11:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
26[But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your trespasses.]
27And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders;
28and they said unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? or who gave thee this authority to do these things?
29And Jesus said unto them, I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
30The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or from men? answer me.
31And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; He will say, Why then did ye not believe him?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And say unto him, by what authority dost thou do these things? etc..] Enter into the temple, as if he was Lord of it; and correct in such a magisterial way every thing he thought an abuse in it; do the miracles he did, as healing the lame, and blind; and take upon him to instruct the people, a work he was now engaged in: and who gave thee this authority to do these things? (see Gill on “<402123>Matthew 21:23”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 20:23-27. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Mark 11". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/mark-11.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“11:28 Jesus’ authority includes his divine authority to cast out demons (1:22, 27; 5:1-13), heal (1:29–2:12; 5:21-43), forgive sins (2:10), and now cleanse the Temple. Jesus’ authority clearly was from God, but the religious leaders were unwilling to accept it.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Exo 2:14; Num 16:3, Num 16:13; Act 7:27, Act 7:28, Act 7:38, Act 7:39, Act 7:51 Mark 11:29”
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