26 And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
26 They were unable to trap him in what he had said there in public. And astonished by his answer, they became silent.
26 And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him in what he said, but marveling at his answer they became silent.
26 Try as they might, they couldn't trap him into saying anything incriminating. His answer caught them off guard and left them speechless.
26 But they could not catch Him in His words in the presence of the people. And they marveled at His answer and kept silent.
26 So they failed to trap him by what he said in front of the people. Instead, they were amazed by his answer, and they became silent.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 20:26
Commentary on Luke 20:20-26
(Read Luke 20:20-26)
Those who are most crafty in their designs against Christ and his gospel, cannot hide them. He did not give a direct answer, but reproved them for offering to impose upon him; and they could not fasten upon any thing wherewith to stir up either the governor or the people against him. The wisdom which is from above, will direct all who teach the way of God truly, to avoid the snares laid for them by wicked men; and will teach our duty to God, to our rulers, and to all men, so clearly, that opposers will have no evil to say of us.