From then on, the religious Sadducees never dared ask Jesus a question again.
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.
When Jesus noticed how thoughtfully and sincerely the man answered, he said to him, “You’re not far from the reality of God’s kingdom.” After that, no one dared to question him again.
Instead, if you’re asked a silly question, answer it with words of wisdom so the fool doesn’t think he’s so clever.
There was nothing they could say—all were silenced.
The experts of the law chimed in, “Yes, Teacher, you speak the truth beautifully.”