Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 20:26 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 20:26 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 20 verse 26 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.”
Luke 20:26 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 20:26
They could not take hold of his words before the people (οὐκ ἴσχυσαν ἐπιλαβέσθαι αὐτοῦ ῥήματος, ouk ischysan epilabesthai autou rhēmatos)—the verb ἐπιλαμβάνομαι (epilambanomai) means to seize, catch, or arrest. They couldn't catch his words to use as evidence. Their entrapment failed completely.They marvelled at his answer (ἐθαύμασαν ἐπὶ τῇ ἀποκρίσει, ethaumasan epi tē apokrisei)—θαυμάζω (thaumazō) expresses amazement or wonder. Even his enemies recognized the wisdom that escaped their trap. And held their peace (ἐσίγησαν, esigēsan)—they were silenced, their mouths stopped. Wisdom vindicated i...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 20:26
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“and sent out spies”
“'Friend”
“Teacher, you speak well.”
“they marveled”
“lest you also be like him.”
“it speaks to those who are under the law”
“when they heard that he had silenced the Sadducees”
“so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind”
“So that their hands can't perform their enterprise.”
“all his adversaries were disappointed”