Luke 20:26

So they were not able to catch him in what he said in the presence of the people. And being amazed at his answer, they fell silent.

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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

25He said to them, “Then render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.”

27Now some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, came up and asked Jesus,

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Cross References

Matthew 22:22When they heard this, they were amazed. Then they left him and went away.

Luke 13:17When he said this, all his adversaries were put to shame, and the entire crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things he was doing.

Luke 20:39Then some of the scribes responded, “Teacher, yoʋ have spoken well.”

2 Timothy 3:8Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so these false teachers also oppose the truth. They are corrupted in mind and have proven themselves to be unqualified with respect to the faith.

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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