Matthew 21:24
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“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.”
λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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ἐξουσία
authority
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ἐξουσία
Authority, right, power. Exousia. All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Jesus delegates His authority to His church. We operate under His commission.
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οὗτος
these things
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οὗτος
This, this one, this person. This is My Son whom I love. With Him I am well pleased. The words spoken over Jesus are spoken over you through your union with Him.
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ἐάν
if
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ἐάν
a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
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ποῖος
what
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ποῖος
individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
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ποιέω
I do.
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ποιέω
to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct)
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ἐρωτάω
Will ask
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ἐρωτάω
to interrogate; by implication, to request
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ἔπω
you shall tell
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ἔπω
to speak or say (by word or writing)
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ῥέω
will say
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ῥέω
to utter, i.e. speak or say
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