The chief priests] A deputation from the Sanhedrin, seeking some excuse to ex-communicate Him. By what authority?] Jesus had not received rabbinical ordination, and had no authority therefore to teach as a rabbi. Doest thou these things] referring not only to His teaching, but to His cleansing of the Temple, His miracles, His triumphal entry into the city, and His ministry in general.

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