24 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell me, I likewise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Matthew 21:24 Cross References - KJ2000
Proverbs 26:4-5
Matthew 10:16
16 Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Luke 6:9
9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
Colossians 4:6
6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man.