Luke 20:27

"They weren’t able to trap him in his words before the people. They marveled at his answer and were silent."

Key Reflection

In Luke 20:27, Jesus outmaneuvers his opponents by skillfully answering their tricky question about the resurrection, leaving them speechless. This verse highlights Jesus' wisdom and authority, as he both exposes their attempts to entrap him and astounds the crowd with his profound response. The cultural context underscores the respect afforded to a master or teacher in challenging theological debates; Jesus’ ability to respond so effectively demonstrated his divine authority and knowledge, setting him apart from his adversaries.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 27. No Barnes text on this verse. {p} "then came to him" Mt 22:23; Mr 12:18 {q} "Sadducees" Ac 23:6,8 __________________________________________________________________

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