Luke 20:26

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 20:26

BSB

And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

AKJV

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

CPDV

And they were not able to contradict his word before the people. And being amazed at his answer, they were silent.

ERV

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

NHEB

They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. And amazed at his answer, they fell silent.

SMT

And they were not able to seize upon his word before the people: and having wondered at his answer, they were silent.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 20:26

AndG2532ConjunctiontheycouldG2480Verb notG3756takeholdG1949VerbofhisG846 wordsG4487Noun Neuter beforeG1726PrepositionthepeopleG2992Noun Masculine andG2532ConjunctiontheymarvelledG2296Verb atG1909Preposition hisG846 answerG612Noun FeminineandheldtheirpeaceG4601Verb

Commentary for Luke 20:26

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 20:26

Summary

Interrogators marvel and remain silent

Place

Temple

Event

Critics left speechless

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD