Luke 20:26

And they were not able to get anything from these words before the people: but they were full of wonder at his answer, and said nothing.

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In The King James Version

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

In Context

25And he said, Then give to Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and to God the things which are God's.

27And some of the Sadducees came to him, who say that there is no coming back from the dead; and they said to him,

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:4Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.

Matthew 22:22And hearing it, they were full of wonder, and went away from him.

Luke 13:17And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.

Luke 20:39And some of the scribes, in answer to this, said, Master, you have said well.

2 Timothy 3:8And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false.

Matthew Henry on Luke 20:21-27

Christ's Enemies Nonplussed. 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: 22 Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no? 23 But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why… Read the whole commentary →

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