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Matthew 22:34

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 22:34

Verse 34 of 46

Scripture focus

But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.

Matthew 22:34 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 22:34

Theological / Devotional

Pharisees had heard. [The Great Commandment, Matt. 22:34-40=Mark 12:28-34=Luke 20:39, 40. Major comment: Mark.] For comment on the circumstances under which the question concerning the great commandment was propounded see on Matt. 21:23, 28, 33; 22:1, 15, 23; Mark 12:28.

Put the Sadducees to silence. Literally, “muzzled the Sadducees” (see on v. 12). Though the Pharisees may have been pleased that their inveterate theological foes had been “muzzled,” they begrudged Jesus the victory that silenced those foes. Not having given up hope of yet entrapping Jesus, the Pharisees now called on one of their own number to make a final attempt to lead the Saviour to say something that could be construed as being against the law (see on ch. 5:17).

Gathered together. See on v. 15.

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