Luke 20:26

And they could not lay hold of the saying, before the people; and, marvelling at his answer, they held their peace.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 unto them—Well then! render the things of Caesar, unto Caesar, and the things of God, unto God.

27But there came near certain of the Sadducees, they who say, Resurrection, there is none! and questioned him,

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:4Do not answer a dullard, according to his folly, lest, even thou thyself, become like him;

Matthew 22:22And, hearing, they marvelled,—and, leaving him, departed.

Luke 13:17And, as he was saying, these, things, all who had been setting themselves against him were being put to shame; and, all the multitude, were rejoicing over all the glorious things which were being brought to pass by him.

Luke 20:39And certain of the Scribes, answering, said—Teacher! Well, hast thou spoken.

2 Timothy 3:8Moreover, like as, Jannes and Jambres, withstood Moses, so, these men also, withstand the truth,—men utterly corrupted in their mind, disapproved concerning their 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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