Then the presidents and satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault; because he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Luke 20:26 - King James 2000 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marveled at his answer, and held their peace. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So they could not in the presence of the people take hold of anything He said to turn it against Him; but marveling at His reply, they were 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. Common English Bible They couldn’t trap him in his words in front of the people. Astonished by his answer, they were speechless. Catholic Public Domain Version And they were not able to contradict his word before the people. And being amazed at his answer, they were silent. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they could not reprehend his word before the people: and wondering at his answer, they held their peace. |
Then the presidents and satraps sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find no occasion nor fault; because he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
And he said unto him, Friend, how came you in here not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.
When they had heard these words, they marveled, and left him, and went their way.
But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
When Jesus heard it, he marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel.
Lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch something from his mouth, that they might accuse him.
And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who should pretend themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor.
Now we know that whatsoever things the law says, it says to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, especially they of the circumcision: