KJV ORIGINAL
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jesus replied, 'Okay, I've got a question for you first. Answer mine, and then I'll tell you where my authority comes from.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the best response to a challenge is asking the right question back.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was traditionally written by John Mark for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around the mid-60s CE. It aimed to preserve the teachings of Peter and encourage believers facing persecution by presenting Jesus as the powerful Son of God who suffered.
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