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.
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And they marvelled
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Bible References
They could
Luke 20:20
They watched him and sent out spies, who pretended to be righteous. The spies listened for something in his speech to deliver him up to the authority of the governor.
Job 5:12
He keeps shrewd (crafty) (cunning) people from carrying out their plans so that they cannot do anything successfully.
Proverbs 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him.
2 Timothy 3:8
And even as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth. Men corrupted in mind, rejected concerning the faith,
And they marvelled
Luke 13:17
His answer shamed his enemies. The people rejoiced over the wonderful things he did.
Matthew 22:12
The king asked why did he not wear proper clothes for the wedding? But the guest had no excuse.
Romans 3:19
We know that whatever the law says, it speaks to those under the law. Every mouth may be stopped and the entire world may become liable to God for punishment.
Titus 1:10
There are many unruly (rebellious) men, vain talkers, and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision.
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Luke 14:6
Again they could not answer.