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Luke 20:26

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.

Luke 20:26 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 20:26

Theological / Devotional

Could not take hold. They were unable to find a word of evidence against Jesus (see on v. 20). He slipped through their hands, and as He did so, He uttered the fundamental principle that governs the Christian’s responsibilities to civil authorities.

By SdaBc