Luke 20:26

And they were not able to criticise His word before the people: and being astonished at His answer, they were silent.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 to them, Therefore render unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's, and unto God the things which are God's.

27And certain ones of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, coming forward asked Him,

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Cross References

Matthew 22:22And hearing they are astonished, and leaving Him, they went away.

Luke 13:17And He speaking these things, all opposing Him became ashamed: and the whole multitude rejoiced over all the illustrious works wrought by Him.

Luke 20:39And certain of the scribes responding said; Teacher, you spoke beautifully.

2 Timothy 3:8In the manner in which Jannes and Jambres also resisted Moses, so these indeed resist the truth; men who are corrupt as to their mind, reprobate concerning 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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