Luke 20:26

And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace.

Revised Version 1895

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, Then render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s.

27And there came to him certain of the Sadducees, they which say that there is no resurrection; and they asked him,

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Cross References

Proverbs 26:4Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him.

Matthew 22:22And when they heard it, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.

Luke 13:17And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Luke 20:39And certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.

2 Timothy 3:8And like as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in 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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