Matthew 21:10
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When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
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“Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied.
But those at the table began to say to themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?”
So Samuel did what the LORD had said and went to Bethlehem. When the elders of the town met him, they trembled and asked, “Do you come in peace?”
Who is this coming from Edom, from Bozrah with crimson-stained garments? Who is this robed in splendor, marching in the greatness of His strength? “It is I, proclaiming vindication, mighty to save.”
But the scribes and Pharisees began thinking to themselves, “Who is this man who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
Who is this coming up from the wilderness like a column of smoke, scented with myrrh and frankincense from all the spices of the merchant?
“I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.
So Naomi and Ruth traveled until they came to Bethlehem. When they entered Bethlehem, the whole city was stirred because of them, and the women of the city exclaimed, “Can this be Naomi?”
When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him.
“Tell us,” they said, “by what authority are You doing these things, and who gave You this authority?”