Luke 20:26

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace.

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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

25And he said to them, Render therefore to Cesar the things which are Cesar's, and to God the things which are God's.

27Then came to him certain of the Sadducees (who deny that there is any 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 him.

Matthew 22:22When they had heard these words , they marveled, and left him, and departed.

Luke 13:17And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

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

2 Timothy 3:8Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, 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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