And when they heard it, they marveled. And having left him, they departed.
And they sought to seize him. And they feared the multitude, for they knew that he spoke the parable against them. And having left him, they went away.
your speech always with grace seasoned with salt, to know how it is fitting for you to answer each one.
And they were not able to withstand the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
And no man was able to answer him a word, nor did any man from that day dare to question him any more.
And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his doctrine.
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves. Become ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom that all those who oppose you will not be able to contradict or to resist.
And when Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to those who followed, Truly I say to you, not even in Israel have I found such great faith.