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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Bible References

They could

Luke 20:20
So, after impatiently watching their opportunity, they sent spies who were to act the part of good and honest men, that they might fasten on some expression of His, so as to hand Him over to the ruling power and the Governor's authority.
2 Timothy 3:8
And just as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so also these false teachers withstand the truth--being, as they are, men of debased intellects, and of no real worth so far as faith is concerned.

And they marvelled

Luke 13:17
When He had said this, all His opponents were ashamed, while the whole multitude was delighted at the many glorious things continually done by Him.
Matthew 22:12
"'My friend,' he said, 'how is it that you came in here without a wedding robe?'
Romans 3:19
But it cannot be denied that all that the Law says is addressed to those who are living under the Law, in order that every mouth may be stopped, and that the whole world may await sentence from God.
Titus 1:10
For there are many that spurn authority--idle, talkative and deceitful persons, who, for the most part, are adherents of the Circumcision.

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Luke 14:6
To this they could make no reply.