Luke 20:26 Parallel Translations

They couldn't make him say anything wrong in front of the people. His answer surprised them, so they said no more.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

And they were not able to get anything from these words before the people: but they were full of wonder at his answer, and said nothing.

DBY:

And they were not able to take hold of him in his expressions before the people, and, wondering 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.

WEY:

There was nothing here that they could lay hold of before the people, and marvelling at His answer they said no more.

WBS:

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

WEB:

They weren't able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent.

YLT:

and they were not able to take hold on his saying before the people, and having wondered at his answer, they were silent.

Luke 20:26 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

20:20-26 That they might take hold of his words. For notes on the question of the tribute money, see Mt 22:15-22. Compare Mr 12:13-17.

WES:

20:26 They could not take hold of his words before the people - As they did afterward before the sanhedrim, in the absence of the people, Lu 22:67, and c.

MHC:

20:20-26 Those who are most crafty in their designs against Christ and his gospel, cannot hide them. He did not give a direct answer, but reproved them for offering to impose upon him; and they could not fasten upon any thing wherewith to stir up either the governor or the people against him. The wisdom which is from above, will direct all who teach the way of God truly, to avoid the snares laid for them by wicked men; and will teach our duty to God, to our rulers, and to all men, so clearly, that opposers will have no evil to say of us.

CONC:

Able Amazed Anything Astonished Catch Expressions Full Held Hold Lay Marveled Marveling Marvelled Marvelling Nothing Peace Presence Public Saying Silent Trap Unable Weren't Wonder Wondered Wondering

Able Amazed Astonished Catch Expressions Full Held Hold Lay Marveled Marveling Marvelled Marvelling Peace Presence Public Silent Trap Unable Weren't Wondered Wondering Words

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