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Luke 20:40

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 20:40 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For they durst not any more ask him any question.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For they durst not any more ask him any question.
Luke 20:40 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
37But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in [the place concerning] the Bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.
38Now he is not the God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.
39And certain of the scribes answering said, Teacher, thou hast well said.
40For they durst not any more ask him any question.
41And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David`s son?
42For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
43Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And after that, they durst not ask him any question at all.] Neither the Pharisees, Sadducees, Scribes, nor Herodians.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 22:41-46. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“They durst not ask him any question - The Sadducees durst not. One of the scribes did, presently after. Luke 20:41”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“20:40 Jesus’ wise answers confounded his opponents, thwarting their attempts to trap him.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Pro 26:5; Mat 22:46; Mar 12:34 Luke 20:41”
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