MARK—NOTE ON Mark 11:28 by what authority. The question relates to the cleansing of the temple (vv. Mark 11:15) but also to Jesus’ healing and teaching throughout his ministry, since he is neither a recognized priest nor an official interpreter of the law. Was the baptism of John from heaven or from man? This confession of ignorance by Jesus’ opponents demonstrates that they have no basis on which to judge his ministry.

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