Matthew 21:27 Parallel Translations

So they answered Jesus, "We don't know." Jesus told them, "Then I won't tell you why I have the right to do these things.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

ASV:

And they answered Jesus, and said, We know not. He also said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

BBE:

And they made answer and said, We have no idea. Then he said to them, And I will not say to you by what authority I do these things.

DBY:

And answering Jesus they said, We do not know. He also said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

ERV:

And they answered Jesus, and said, We know not. He also said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

WEY:

So they answered Jesus, "We do not know." "Nor do I tell you," He replied, "by what authority I do these things."

WBS:

And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said to them, Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

WEB:

They answered Jesus, and said, "We don't know." He also said to them, "Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.

YLT:

And answering Jesus they said, 'We have not known.' He said to them -- he also -- 'Neither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.

Matthew 21:27 Cross References

XREF:

Matthew 21:26 "But if we say, 'From men,' we fear the people; for they all regard John as a prophet."

Matthew 21:28 "But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, 'Son, go work today in the vineyard.' (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

21:27 We cannot tell. Hence the Lord refuses to answer their question, but immediately addresses them in a parable. As his death approaches, his parables are unusually solemn.

WES:

21:27 Neither tell I you - Not again, in express terms: he had often told them before, and they would not believe him.

MHC:

21:23-27 As our Lord now openly appeared as the Messiah, the chief priests and scribes were much offended, especially because he exposed and removed the abuses they encouraged. Our Lord asked what they thought of John's ministry and baptism. Many are more afraid of the shame of lying than of the sin, and therefore scruple not to speak what they know to be false, as to their own thoughts, affections, and intentions, or their remembering and forgetting. Our Lord refused to answer their inquiry. It is best to shun needless disputes with wicked opposers.

CONC:

Answering Authority Idea Replied

Authority Idea Jesus

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