Luke 20:26

And they were unable to lay hold of a single expression of his before the people: and marvelling at his answer, they were silenced.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

25Then said he to them, Pay therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar’s, and to God the things which are God’s.

27Then certain of the Sadducees, who contend that there is no resurrection, asked him,

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Cross References

Matthew 22:22And when they heard him, they marvelled, and leaving him, went away.

Luke 13:17And when he had made this speech, all his opposers were covered with shame: and all the multitude rejoiced in all the glorious things which were done by him.

Luke 20:39Then some of the scribes addressing him said, Master, admirably hast thou spoken!

2 Timothy 3:8But in the same manner as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so do these also set themselves in opposition to the truth; men corrupt in mind, reprobate respecting 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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