Luke 20:26

And they could not take hold of his word before the people: and they marvelled at his answer and said no more.

1770 John Worsley 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

25Then said He unto them, Render therefore unto Cesar the things that are Cesar's, and to God the things that are God's.

27And some of the Sadducees (who deny a resurrection) came to Him and asked Him,

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Cross References

Matthew 22:22And when they heard this, they marvelled, and left Him and went away.

Luke 13:17Upon his saying this, all his adversaries were ashamed: but the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by Him.

Luke 20:39And some of the scribes replied, Master, thou hast indeed said right.

2 Timothy 3:8And as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; being men of corrupt minds, and of no judgement in 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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