²⁹ 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:

²⁹ And Jesus said to them, I will put to you one question; give me an answer, and I will say by what authority I do these things.

²⁹ Jesus responded, "First let me ask you a question. Answer my question and then I'll present my credentials.