Luke 20:26
They weren't able to trap him by what he told the people. They were stunned at his reply, and fell silent.
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27Then some of the Sadducees, who deny the resurrection, came to Jesus with this question:
Cross References
Proverbs 26:4Don't answer stupid people following their stupidity, or you'll become as bad as them.
Matthew 22:22When they heard Jesus' answer they were stunned. They went away and left him.
Luke 13:17What he said shamed all his opponents, but everyone in the crowd was delighted by all the wonderful things he was doing.
Luke 20:39Some of the religious teachers responded, “That was a good answer, Teacher.”
2 Timothy 3:8Just like Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, these teachers also oppose the truth. They are people with corrupted minds whose supposed trust in God is a lie.
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 →