Luke 20:26

They could not object to this answer before the people; and, in their wonder at his reply, they held their tongues.

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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

25“The Emperor’s,” they said; and Jesus replied, “Well then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and to God what belongs to God.”

27Presently there came up some Sadducees, who maintain that there is no resurrection. Their question was this –

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Cross References

Matthew 22:22They wondered at his answer, and left him alone and went away.

Luke 13:17As he said this, his opponents all felt ashamed; but all the people rejoiced to see all the wonderful things that he was doing.

Luke 20:39“Well said, teacher!” exclaimed some of the teachers of the Law,

2 Timothy 3:8Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these people, in their turn, oppose the truth. Their minds are corrupted, and, as regards the faith, they are utterly worthless.

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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