At length they started this question, why do the Scribes say, that Elias must first come?

then the Pharisees came and propos'd to him this insnaring question, is it lawful for a man to repudiate his wife?

Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus.

One of the Scribes, that had heard their dispute, observing the propriety of his answers, propos'd this question to him, which is the principal commandment of all?

Jesus observing he answer'd so discreetly, said to him, you are not far from the kingdom of God. and no man after that was so hardy as to ask him any question.