Tell us (ειπον ημιν). Luke adds these words to what Mark and Matthew have. Second aorist active imperative for the old form ειπε a…

[Verses 1-8] And it came to pass.—See Notes on Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27–33.

And preache…

St. Augustine of Hippo: After relating the casting out of those who bought and sold in the temple, Luke omits Christ’s going to …

And spoke unto him, saying, tell us by what authority
do you these things ?
&c.] The …

People often pretend to examine the evidence for revelation and the truth of the gospel, when they are only seeking excuses for their own unbelief …