Matthew 21:20-24

English Standard Version

²⁰ When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither at once?” ²¹ And Jesus answered them, ^(A)“Truly, I say to you, ^(B)if you have faith and ^(C)do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ^(D)‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. ²² And ^(E)whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, ^(F)if you have faith.”

The Authority of Jesus Challenged

^23 (G)And when he entered the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him ^(H)as he was teaching, and said, ^(I)“By what authority are you doing these things, and who gave you this authority?” ²⁴ Jesus answered them, “I also will ask you one question, and if you tell me the answer, then I also will tell you by what authority I do these things.