There was nothing they could say—all were silenced.
From then on, the religious Sadducees never dared ask Jesus a question again.
But the Holy Spirit gave Stephen remarkable wisdom to answer them. His words were prompted by the Holy Spirit, and they could not refute what he said.
The imposters were left speechless and amazed in the presence of all the people, unable to trap Jesus with his words.
When they heard this, his critics were completely humiliated. But the crowds shouted with joy over the glorious things Jesus was doing among them.
No one could come up with an answer. And from that day on none of the Pharisees had the courage to question Jesus any longer.
