Matthew 21:23. Into the temple, probably the ‘court of the Israelites.'

The chief priests and the alders of the people. Mark and Luke add: ‘the scribes.' Perhaps a formal delegation from the Sanhedrin.

By what authority doest thou these things! Referring both to His teaching there, and to His cleansing of the temple on the previous day. They were the proper persons to challenge His authority.

And who gave thee, etc. ‘Even if you assume to be a prophet, who sent you?' A hint at the old charge of Satanic power.

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Old Testament