Luke 20:1-2

[1] And it came to pass, that on days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders, [2] And spake unto him, saying, Tell by what authority doest thou or who that gave authority?

What is the context of Luke 20:1-2?

Jesus’ Authority Questioned (Luke 20:1-8 true)
The Authority of Jesus Challenged (Luke 20:1-8 true)
Jesus’ Authority Challenged (Luke 20:1-8 true)
Jesus’ Authority is Challenged (Luke 20:1-8 true)
The Authority of Jesus Questioned .( A .) (Luke 20:1-8 true)

What does Luke 20:1-2 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Luke"s reference to Jesus preaching the gospel, as well as the question of His authority to do Song of Solomon , preview the experiences of Peter and Paul (cf. Acts 4:7). Individuals from the chief priests, scribes or lawyers, and elders made up the Sanhedrin. Thus their question constituted an official inquiry. The critics" first question dealt with who Jesus claimed to be and the second with whom He represented: Himself, or some group.

"Jesus had upset the normal "religious" atmosphere of the temple, which led the religious leaders to question His authority." ^[1]