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Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. <a href="/nlt/mark/11.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I’ll tell you by what authority I do these things if you answer one question,” Jesus replied. <a href="/esv/mark/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question; answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. <a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "I will ask you one thing, and you answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/kjv/mark/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/nkjv/mark/11.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one question; then answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things: <a href="/nasb_/mark/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question, and you answer Me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/nasb/mark/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> And Jesus said to them, &#8220I will ask you one question, and you answer Me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/nasb77/mark/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question, and you answer Me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/lsb/mark/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question, and you answer Me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/amp/mark/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question, and you answer Me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/csb/mark/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question; then answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/hcsb/mark/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Jesus said to them, &#8220I will ask you one question; then answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. <a href="/asv/mark/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/cev/mark/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus answered, "I have just one question to ask you. If you answer it, I will tell you where I got the right to do these things. <a href="/erv/mark/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And Jesus said unto them, I will ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/gwt/mark/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said to them, "I'll ask you a question. Answer me, and then I'll tell you why I have the right to do these things. <a href="/gnt/mark/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus answered them, "I will ask you just one question, and if you give me an answer, I will tell you what right I have to do these things. <a href="/isv/mark/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus told them, "I'll ask you one question. Answer me, and then I'll tell you by what authority I'm doing these things. <a href="/msb/mark/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?I will also ask you one question,? Jesus replied, ?and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. <a href="/net/mark/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus said to them, "I will ask you one question. Answer me and I will tell you by what authority I do these things: <a href="/nheb/mark/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Jesus said to them, "I will also ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/wbt/mark/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus answered and said to them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And I will put a question to you," replied Jesus; "answer me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/web/mark/11.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus answering said to them, “I will question you—I also—one word; and answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things; <a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to them, "I will ask you one thing, and you answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/ylt/mark/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus answering said to them, 'I will question you -- I also -- one word; and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things; <a href="/slt/mark/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having answered, said to them, And I will ask you one word, and answer ye me, and I will tell you by what power I do these things.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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. <a href="/cpdv/mark/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But in response, Jesus said to them: “I also will ask you one word, and if you answer me, I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/nabre/mark/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Jesus said to them, “I shall ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus said to them, “I will ask you one question; answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to them, I will also ask you a word to tell me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua said to them, “I will ask you also one matter that you should tell me and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus answered and said to them: I also will ask you one thing, and if you answer me, I will also tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/godbey/mark/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them, <FR>I will ask you one word, and you respond to me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things:<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then Jesus answering said unto them, I also will ask you one question; and answer me; and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/mace/mark/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus. <a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And I will put a question to you," replied Jesus; "answer me, and then I will tell you by what authority I do these things. <a href="/worrell/mark/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to them, <FR>"I will ask you one thing; and answer Me, and I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Jesus said to them, <FR>I also will ask you one question; answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these <Fr>things. <a href="/parallel/mark/11-29.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3829" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">Jesus' Authority Challenged</a> …28“By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?” 29<a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: Eperōtēsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">“I will ask</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1520.htm" title="1520: hena (Adj-AMS) -- One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.">one</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">question,” </a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">replied,</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">“and if</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: apokrithēte (V-AMP-2P) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">you answer</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2046.htm" title="2046: erō (V-FIA-1S) -- Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.">I will tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">by</a> <a href="/greek/4169.htm" title="4169: poia (IPro-DFS) -- Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one.">what</a> <a href="/greek/1849.htm" title="1849: exousia (N-DFS) -- From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence.">authority</a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">I am doing</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things.</a> 30John’s baptism—was it from heaven or from men? Answer Me!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/21-24.htm">Matthew 21:24-27</a> “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. / What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ / But if we say, ‘From men,’ we are afraid of the people, for they all regard John as a prophet.” ... <a href="/luke/20-3.htm">Luke 20:3-8</a> “I will also ask you a question,” Jesus replied. “Tell Me: / John’s baptism—was it from heaven, or from men?” / They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why did you not believe him?’ ... <a href="/john/8-7.htm">John 8:7-8</a> When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.” / And again He bent down and wrote on the ground. <a href="/matthew/12-38.htm">Matthew 12:38-40</a> Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, “Teacher, we want to see a sign from You.” / Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. <a href="/john/2-18.htm">John 2:18-19</a> On account of this, the Jews demanded, “What sign can You show us to prove Your authority to do these things?” / Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” <a href="/matthew/16-1.htm">Matthew 16:1-4</a> Then the Pharisees and Sadducees came and tested Jesus by asking Him to show them a sign from heaven. / But He replied, “When evening comes, you say, ‘The weather will be fair, for the sky is red,’ / and in the morning, ‘Today it will be stormy, for the sky is red and overcast.’ You know how to interpret the appearance of the sky, but not the signs of the times. ... <a href="/luke/11-29.htm">Luke 11:29-30</a> As the crowds were increasing, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. / For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation. <a href="/john/10-24.htm">John 10:24-25</a> So the Jews gathered around Him and demanded, “How long will You keep us in suspense? If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” / “I already told you,” Jesus replied, “but you did not believe. The works I do in My Father’s name testify on My behalf. <a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">Matthew 22:41-46</a> While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ... <a href="/luke/5-22.htm">Luke 5:22-23</a> Knowing what they were thinking, Jesus replied, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? / Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’ <a href="/john/18-19.htm">John 18:19-21</a> Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about His disciples and His teaching. / “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. / Why are you asking Me? Ask those who heard My message. Surely they know what I said.” <a href="/matthew/9-4.htm">Matthew 9:4-6</a> But Jesus knew what they were thinking and said, “Why do you harbor evil in your hearts? / Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk?’ / But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.” <a href="/luke/6-9.htm">Luke 6:9</a> Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” <a href="/john/6-30.htm">John 6:30-32</a> So they asked Him, “What sign then will You perform, so that we may see it and believe You? What will You do? / Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, as it is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.’” / Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is My Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. <a href="/matthew/13-10.htm">Matthew 13:10-13</a> Then the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why do You speak to the people in parables?” / He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. / Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus answered and said to them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.I will.<a href="/isaiah/52-13.htm">Isaiah 52:13</a> Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.<a href="/matthew/21-24.htm">Matthew 21:24</a> And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.<a href="/luke/20-3.htm">Luke 20:3-8</a> And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me: … question.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/11-28.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/mark/11-27.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/10-2.htm">Question</a> <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-33.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/mark/11-33.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/12-18.htm">Question</a> <a href="/mark/14-11.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 11</div>1. <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Jesus rides with triumph into Jerusalem;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/11-12.htm">curses the fruitless fig tree;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">purges the temple;</a> 20. <a href="/mark/11-20.htm">exhorts his disciples to steadfastness of faith, and to forgive their enemies;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/11-27.htm">and defends his actions by the witness of John, who was a man sent of God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“I will ask you one question,” In this passage, Jesus employs a common rabbinic method of teaching by answering a question with a question. This approach was often used to provoke thought and reflection. It also serves to challenge the authority and intentions of the religious leaders questioning Him. This method is seen throughout the Gospels, where Jesus uses questions to reveal deeper truths and expose the hearts of His listeners.Jesus replied, The context here is Jesus' interaction with the chief priests, scribes, and elders in the temple courts. They had questioned His authority after He cleansed the temple and performed miracles. Jesus' response is not just a simple answer but a strategic reply that highlights His wisdom and understanding of the law and the prophets. His reply also demonstrates His authority and divine insight, which often left His opponents unable to respond.“and if you answer Me, Jesus sets a condition for revealing the source of His authority. This conditional statement places the religious leaders in a position where they must confront their own beliefs and biases. It also reflects the biblical principle that understanding and revelation often require a response of faith and honesty. This mirrors the way God often interacts with humanity, requiring a response to His initiatives.I will tell you by what authority The question of authority is central to this passage. In the Jewish context, authority was derived from adherence to the Law and the traditions of the elders. Jesus' authority, however, comes directly from God, as seen in His teachings, miracles, and fulfillment of prophecy. This authority is a key theme in the Gospels, where Jesus is repeatedly shown to have authority over nature, illness, sin, and even death.I am doing these things. "These things" refer to Jesus' actions in the temple, including the cleansing of the temple and His teaching. These acts were seen as a direct challenge to the religious establishment and their practices. Jesus' actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's role in purifying worship and establishing true righteousness. His deeds are a testament to His identity as the Son of God and the promised Messiah, who has come to establish God's kingdom on earth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to the religious leaders who question His authority. 2. <a href="/topical/c/chief_priests,_scribes,_and_elders.htm">Chief Priests, Scribes, and Elders</a> These are the religious leaders who challenge Jesus' authority in the temple. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_temple_in_jerusalem.htm">The Temple in Jerusalem</a> The setting of this encounter, a significant place of worship and teaching for the Jewish people. 4. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_baptist.htm">John the Baptist</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, he is relevant to the context as Jesus refers to John's baptism in the surrounding verses. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The people present in the temple who witness this exchange between Jesus and the religious leaders.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus.htm">Authority of Jesus</a> Jesus' authority is divine and not derived from human institutions. Understanding His authority helps us trust His teachings and commands. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_response.htm">Wisdom in Response</a> Jesus demonstrates wisdom in His response, teaching us to be discerning and thoughtful when faced with challenges to our faith. <a href="/topical/r/recognizing_divine_authority.htm">Recognizing Divine Authority</a> Just as the religious leaders failed to recognize Jesus' authority, we must be careful not to overlook God's work and authority in our lives. <a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a> Jesus' boldness in the face of opposition encourages us to stand firm in our faith, even when questioned or challenged. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_john_the_baptist.htm">The Role of John the Baptist</a> Understanding John's role in preparing the way for Jesus helps us appreciate the continuity of God's plan and the importance of recognizing His messengers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 11</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_on_holy_tuesday.htm">What occurred on Holy Tuesday before Easter?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_one_true_god.htm">What does 'You are my Son' signify?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_say_'this_generation'.htm">In Luke 21:32, why would Jesus say 'this generation will not pass away' if centuries have passed without all events fulfilled?</a> <a href="/q/who_did_adam_and_eve's_children_marry.htm">What does the Bible say about submitting to authority?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 29. - I will ask of you one question (ἐπερωτήσω ὑμᾶς ἕνα λόγον). The verb justifies the translation, one question, for "one word." The question which our Lord put to them was one on which hung the solution of that proposed by the scribes. It is as though he said, "You do not believe me when I say that I have received power from God. Believe then John the Baptist, who bare witness of me that I was sent from God to do these things." <a href="/commentaries/mark/11-29.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“I will ask Ἐπερωτήσω (Eperōtēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek. you ὑμᾶς (hymas) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. one ἕνα (hena) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1520.htm">Strong's 1520: </a> One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. question,” λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. replied, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “and [if] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you answer ἀποκρίθητέ (apokrithēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. Me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. I will tell ἐρῶ (erō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2046.htm">Strong's 2046: </a> Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. by ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. what ποίᾳ (poia) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4169.htm">Strong's 4169: </a> Of what sort. From the base of pou and hoios; individualizing interrogative what sort of, or which one. authority ἐξουσίᾳ (exousia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1849.htm">Strong's 1849: </a> From exesti; privilege, i.e. force, capacity, competency, freedom, or mastery, delegated influence. I am doing ποιῶ (poiō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. these things. ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/11-29.htm">Mark 11:29 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/11-29.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 11:29 Jesus said to them I will ask (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/11-28.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 11:28"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 11:28" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/11-30.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 11:30"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 11:30" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>