Luke 20:8

And Jesus said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.

Cross-reference

Luke 22:68 Related theme

In Luke 22:68, Jesus similarly refuses to answer hostile questioners, echoing the same principle of not engaging insincere inquiries.

Matthew 21:27 is the parallel account of Jesus' response, recording the same refusal to reveal his authority.

Mark 11:33 Parallel

Mark 11:33 records the same exchange: the religious leaders refuse to answer, so Jesus withholds his answer. Parallel narrative.

Proverbs 26:4 advises not answering a fool according to his folly; Jesus avoids a direct answer to their trap, following this wisdom.

Proverbs 26:5 says answer a fool according to his folly; Jesus replies with a question that exposes their folly, fitting this principle.

Matthew 16:4 Related theme

In Matthew 16:4, Jesus refuses a sign to an evil generation; similarly, here he refuses to give them the answer they demand.