Luke 20:26

The Passion Translation

The imposters were left speechless and amazed in the presence of all the people, unable to trap Jesus with his words.

Cross References

Daniel 6:4

For that reason, the chief officials and the governors were stirred to seek some pretext against Daniel regarding his governmental affairs. But because he was trustworthy, no one could find any error or fault in him nor could they uncover any negligence or misconduct.

Matthew 22:12

So he said, ‘My friend, how is it that you’re here and you’re not wearing your wedding garment?’ But the man was speechless.

Matthew 22:22

The imposters were baffled in the presence of all the people. When they realized once again that they were unable to trap Jesus, they went away stunned.

Matthew 22:34

When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they called a meeting to discuss how to trap Jesus.

Matthew 8:10

Jesus was astonished when he heard this and said to those who were following him, “He has greater faith than anyone I’ve encountered in Israel!

Luke 13:17

When they heard this, his critics were completely humiliated. But the crowds shouted with joy over the glorious things Jesus was doing among them.

Luke 20:20

Later, they sent spies who pretended to be honest seekers, but who wanted an opportunity to entangle Jesus by his words. Their plan was to catch him saying something against the government, so they could hand him over to the jurisdiction of the Roman authorities who would execute him for sedition.

Romans 3:19

Now, we realize that everything the law says is addressed to those who are under its authority. This is for two reasons: So that every excuse will be silenced, with no boasting of innocence. And so that the entire world will be held accountable to God’s standards.

Titus 1:10

There are many wayward people, smooth talkers, and deceivers—especially the converts from Judaism.