Quotes about Authority
At that time Herod the tetrarch heard the reports about Jesus
— Matthew 14:1
Although Herod wanted to kill John, he was afraid of the people, because they regarded John as a prophet.
— Matthew 14:5
and sent to have John beheaded in the prison.
— Matthew 14:10
John’s head was brought in on a platter and presented to the girl, who carried it to her mother.
— Matthew 14:11
Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked,
— Matthew 15:1
For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’
— Matthew 15:4
he need not honor his father or mother with it. Thus you nullify the word of God for the sake of your tradition.
— Matthew 15:6
But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots.
— Matthew 15:13
And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it.
— Matthew 16:18
I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”
— Matthew 16:19
Afterward the disciples came to Jesus privately and asked, “Why couldn’t we drive it out?”
— Matthew 17:19
“Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
— Matthew 17:25