Mark 11:28

28 And they say to him: By what authority dost thou these things? And who hath given thee this authority that thou shouldst do these things?

Mark 11:28 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 11:28

And say unto him, by what authority dost thou do these
things?
&c.] Enter into the temple, as if he was Lord of it; and correct in such a magisterial way every thing he thought an abuse in it; do the miracles he did, as healing the lame, and blind; and take upon him to instruct the people, a work he was now engaged in:

and who gave thee this authority to do these things?
(See Gill on Matthew 21:23).

Mark 11:28 In-Context

26 But if you will not forgive, neither will your father that is in heaven forgive you your sins.

27 And they come again to Jerusalem. And when he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests and the scribes and the ancients.

28 And they say to him: By what authority dost thou these things? And who hath given thee this authority that thou shouldst do these things?

29 And Jesus answering, said to them: I will also ask you one word. And answer you me: and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.

30 The baptism of John, was it from heaven or from men? Answer me.