Luke 20:26

Verse

And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

Bible in Basic English

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And they could not reprehend his word before the people: and wondering at his answer, they held their peace.

Free Bible Version

They weren't able to trap him by what he told the people. They were stunned at his reply, and fell silent.

Geneva Bible 1599

And they could not reproue his saying before the people: but they marueiled at his answere, and helde their peace.

King James (Authorized) Version

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

One Unity Resource Bible

They were not able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer, and were silent.

Translation for Translators

While the people were there, the spies were unable to find fault with him for what he said. And they were amazed at his answer. So they said nothing.

Unlocked Literal Bible

They were not able to find fault with what he had said in front of the people, but marveling at his answer, they were silent.

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

They weren’t able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer and were silent.

Young's Literal Translation

and they were not able to take hold on his saying before the people, and having wondered at his answer, they were silent.

Context

Paying Taxes to Caesar

²⁵So Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.”²⁶And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

Summary

In Luke 20:26, Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians who were trying to trap Him with a question about paying taxes. His wise answer, 'Give back to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's,' showcases the importance of honoring both earthly authorities and God. This verse teaches about the balance between civic responsibilities and spiritual duties, emphasizing the need to live as faithful citizens of both the earthly kingdom and the kingdom of God. Jesus' response also reveals His wisdom in navigating complex issues while upholding the principles of righteousness and obedience to God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

There were therefore seven brethren,.... In the place where these Sadducees dwelt; or, however, that were known by them; at least they supposed such a case, and it might be fact: and the first took a wife, and died without children; son or daughter, and so had none to keep up his name, and to possess his inheritance.