Luke 20:40
And they had fear of putting any more questions to him.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.
In Context
39And some of the scribes, in answer to this, said, Master, you have said well.
41And he said to them, Why do they say that the Christ is the son of David?
Cross References
Proverbs 26:5Give a foolish man a foolish answer, or he will seem wise to himself.
Mark 12:34And when Jesus saw that he gave a wise answer, he said to him, You are not far from the kingdom of God. And every man after that was in fear of questioning him any more.
Matthew Henry on Luke 20:40-47
The Scribes Confounded. 39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware… Read the whole commentary →