Luke 20:26

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.

Luke 20:20

And they kept watch on him, and sent out secret representatives, who were acting the part of good men, in order that they might get something from his words, on account of which they might give him up to the government and into the power of the ruler.

Job 5:12-13

Who makes the designs of the wise go wrong, so that they are unable to give effect to their purposes.

Proverbs 26:4-5

Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.

Matthew 22:12

And he says to him, Friend, how came you in here not having a guest's robe? And he had nothing to say.

Matthew 22:22

And hearing it, they were full of wonder, and went away from him.

Matthew 22:34

But the Pharisees, hearing how the mouths of the Sadducees had been stopped, came together;

Luke 13:17

And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.

Luke 20:39-40

And some of the scribes, in answer to this, said, Master, you have said well.

Romans 3:19

Now, we have knowledge that what the law says is for those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and all men may be judged by God:

2 Timothy 3:8-9

And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false.

Titus 1:10

For there are men who are not ruled by law; foolish talkers, false teachers, specially those of the circumcision,

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

They could

Luke 20:20
And they kept watch on him, and sent out secret representatives, who were acting the part of good men, in order that they might get something from his words, on account of which they might give him up to the government and into the power of the ruler.
Job 5:12
Who makes the designs of the wise go wrong, so that they are unable to give effect to their purposes.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not give to the foolish man a foolish answer, or you will be like him.
2 Timothy 3:8
And as James and Jambres went against Moses, so do these go against what is true: men of evil minds, who, tested by faith, are seen to be false.

And they marvelled

Luke 13:17
And when he said these things, those who were against him were shamed, and all the people were full of joy because of the great things which were done by him.
Matthew 22:12
And he says to him, Friend, how came you in here not having a guest's robe? And he had nothing to say.
Romans 3:19
Now, we have knowledge that what the law says is for those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and all men may be judged by God:
Titus 1:10
For there are men who are not ruled by law; foolish talkers, false teachers, specially those of the circumcision,

General references

Luke 14:6
And they had no answer to that question.

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