Luke 20:3

Luke 20:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:
• New International Version (NIV)He replied, “I will also ask you a question. Tell me:
• English Standard Version (ESV)He answered them, "I also will ask you a question. Now tell me,
• New King James Version (NKJV)But He answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, and answer Me:

Context of Luke 20:3

1On one of the days, as Jesus was instructing the people in the temple [area] and preaching the good news (gospel), the chief priests and the scribes along with the elders confronted Him, 2and said to Him, “Tell us by what kind of authority You are doing these things? Or who is the one who gave You this authority?” Jesus replied, “I will also ask you a question. You tell Me: 4The baptism of John [the Baptist]—was it from heaven [that is, ordained by God] or from men?” 5They discussed and debated it among themselves, saying, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will say, ‘Why did you not believe him?’

Luke 20:3 word by word

Ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς· ἐρωτήσω ὑμᾶς κἀγὼ λόγον, καὶ εἴπατέ μοι·Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andδέde · thenG1161
• he answeredἀποκρίνωapokrinomai · to answerG611
• and saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• untoπρόςpros · to/withG4314
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• I willἐρωτάωerōtaō · to askG2065
• alsoκἀγώkagō kamoi kame · and IG2504
• youσύsu · youG4771
• oneεἷςheis · oneG1520
• thingλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for Luke 20:3

• Luke 22:68and if I ask a question, you will not answer.
• Matthew 15:2“Why do Your disciples violate the tradition (religious laws) handed down by the [Jewish] elders? For Your disciples do not [ceremonially] wash their hands before they eat.”
• Colossians 4:6Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].

Commentaries on Luke 20:3

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-8Verses 1-8 See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:23-27.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-47In this series of controversies between Jesus and the religious leaders of Jerusalem, they repeatedly questioned and challenged him, and he repeatedly outmatched them with his spiritual wisdom, insight, and authority.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-19(See on Mt 21:23.) 2. these things--particularly the clearing of the temple.Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 20:3

• Instruction

In the dictionaries

• Jesus Christ
• Luke, the Gospel of

Commentaries on Luke 20

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings