Matthew 21:23
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This episode discusses the confrontation of Jesus by the chief priests and elders regarding His authority in the temple.
Thursday, 16 July 2026 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” Matthew 21:23 “And having come, Him, into the temple, they approached Him, teaching, the chief priests and the ‘elders, the people’, saying, ‘In where-such authority these, You do? And who to You, He gave the authority, this?’” (CG) In the previous verse, Jesus told His disciples, “And all, as much – if you should ask in the prayer, believing, you will receive.” With that thought now complete, it next says, “And having come, Him, into the temple.” The very place He was surely referring to in metaphor in the previous verses is where He has come to again. Once in the temple, “they approached Him, teaching.” The temple complex was massive. Being the time of the Passover, there would have been innumerable visitors there to see the sights and to join in conversations, meet old friends, etc. Jesus may have picked a spot and started teaching His disciples. As He talked, others walking by might be curious and start listening as well. Because of this, any number…
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