Luke 20:3

“I will also ask you a question,” Jesus replied. “Tell Me:

Berean Standard Bible

Study note

Setting — Jesus answers the religious leaders who just demanded to know the source of his authority. He interrupts their demand by announcing he will ask them a question in return.

The words — ἐρωτήσω (erōtēsō) means "I will ask" and κἀγώ (kagō) means "I myself also," marking a deliberate shift to a reciprocal inquiry.

The thread — The text's counter-question structure parallels the confrontation in Matthew 15:2 and the leaders' later refusal in Luke 22:68. It also operates as a practical example of the measured speech principle in Colossians 4:6.

Why it lands — The verse requires the listener to face their own evasion before receiving any answer. It forces a reader to choose between honest engagement with a direct question or strategic silence.

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The Greek words

ἈποκριθεὶςApokritheisAnswering δὲdenow εἶπενeipenHe said πρὸςprosto αὐτούς·autousthem;ἐρωτήσωerōtēsōWill ask ὑμᾶςhumasyou κἀγὼkagōI myself also ἕναhenaone λόγον,logonthing,καὶkaiand εἴπατέeipatedo tell μοι·moiMe:

King James Version

And he answered and said unto them, I will also ask you one thing; and answer me:

Cross-references

Matthew 15:2 “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
Luke 22:68 And if I ask you a question, you will not answer.
Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.