Luke 14:6
New International Version
And they had nothing to say.

New Living Translation
Again they could not answer.

English Standard Version
And they could not reply to these things.

Berean Standard Bible
And they were unable to answer these questions.

Berean Literal Bible
And they were not able to reply to these things.

King James Bible
And they could not answer him again to these things.

New King James Version
And they could not answer Him regarding these things.

New American Standard Bible
And they could offer no reply to this.

NASB 1995
And they could make no reply to this.

NASB 1977
And they could make no reply to this.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they could make no reply to this.

Amplified Bible
And they were unable to reply to this.

Christian Standard Bible
They could find no answer to these things.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
To this they could find no answer.

American Standard Version
And they could not answer again unto these things.

Contemporary English Version
There was nothing they could say.

English Revised Version
And they could not answer again unto these things.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They couldn't argue with him about this.

Good News Translation
But they were not able to answer him about this.

International Standard Version
And they couldn't argue with him about this.

Majority Standard Bible
And they were unable to answer these questions.

NET Bible
But they could not reply to this.

New Heart English Bible
But they could make no reply to this.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they could not answer him again to these things.

Weymouth New Testament
To this they could make no reply.

World English Bible
They couldn’t answer him regarding these things.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they were not able to answer Him again to these things.

Berean Literal Bible
And they were not able to reply to these things.

Young's Literal Translation
and they were not able to answer him again unto these things.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they were not able to answer him in turn to these things.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they could not answer him to these things.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they were unable to respond to him about these things.

New American Bible
But they were unable to answer his question.

New Revised Standard Version
And they could not reply to this.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they could not answer him concerning this.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they could not give him an answer to this.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they were not able to give him an answer to these things.

Godbey New Testament
and they were not able to respond to these things.

Haweis New Testament
And they were unable to answer him in opposition to these things.

Mace New Testament
and they could not tell what to reply to it.

Weymouth New Testament
To this they could make no reply.

Worrell New Testament
And they were not able to return an answer to these things.

Worsley New Testament
and they were not able to answer Him again to these things.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus Heals a Man with Dropsy
5And He asked them, “Which of you whose son or ox falls into a pit on the Sabbath day will not immediately pull him out?” 6And they were unable to answer these questions. 7When Jesus noticed how the guests chose the places of honor, He told them a parable:…

Cross References
Matthew 22:34-46
And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together. / One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question: / “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” ...

Mark 3:4
And He asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?” But they were silent.

Matthew 12:10-12
and a man with a withered hand was there. In order to accuse Jesus, they asked Him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath?” / He replied, “If one of you has a sheep and it falls into a pit on the Sabbath, will he not take hold of it and lift it out? / How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”

John 7:23
If a boy can be circumcised on the Sabbath so that the law of Moses will not be broken, why are you angry with Me for making the whole man well on the Sabbath?

Matthew 21:23-27
When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?” / “I will also ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. / What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’ ...

Mark 12:34
When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further.

Luke 6:9
Then Jesus said to them, “I ask you, which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to destroy it?”

John 5:8-10
Then Jesus told him, “Get up, pick up your mat, and walk.” / Immediately the man was made well, and he picked up his mat and began to walk. Now this happened on the Sabbath day, / so the Jews said to the man who had been healed, “This is the Sabbath! It is unlawful for you to carry your mat.”

Matthew 15:1-9
Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, / “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” / Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? ...

Mark 2:27-28
Then Jesus declared, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath. / Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Exodus 20:8-11
Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant or livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates. ...

Deuteronomy 5:12-15
Observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy, as the LORD your God has commanded you. / Six days you shall labor and do all your work, / but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God, on which you must not do any work—neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your ox or donkey or any of your livestock, nor the foreigner within your gates, so that your manservant and maidservant may rest as you do. ...

1 Samuel 15:22
But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams.

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.


Treasury of Scripture

And they could not answer him again to these things.

Luke 13:17
And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

Luke 20:26,40
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace…

Luke 21:15
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

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Luke 14
1. Jesus heals the dropsy on the Sabbath;
7. teaches humility;
12. to feast the poor;
15. under the parable of the great supper,
23. shows how worldly minded men shall be shut out of heaven.
25. Those who will be his disciples, to bear their cross must make their accounts beforehand,
31. lest with shame they revolt from him afterward;
34. and become altogether unprofitable, like salt that has lost its flavor.














And they were unable
The phrase "they were unable" indicates a lack of capability or power to respond. In the Greek, the word used is "οὐκ ἴσχυσαν" (ouk ischysan), which conveys an inability or lack of strength. This highlights the authority and wisdom of Jesus, who often left His opponents speechless. Historically, the religious leaders prided themselves on their knowledge and ability to debate, yet here, they find themselves without a retort. This underscores the divine wisdom of Christ, which surpasses human understanding.

to answer Him
The act of answering, "ἀποκριθῆναι" (apokrinesthai), involves responding or giving a reply. In the context of the Gospels, Jesus often posed questions or made statements that challenged the prevailing religious norms, prompting reflection and self-examination. The inability of the Pharisees to answer Him signifies their recognition, albeit reluctantly, of the truth in Jesus' words. It also reflects the fulfillment of prophetic wisdom, as seen in Isaiah 50:4, where the Servant of the Lord is given "an instructed tongue."

regarding these things
The phrase "regarding these things" refers to the context of the preceding verses, where Jesus heals a man on the Sabbath and questions the Pharisees about the legality of doing good on the Sabbath. The Greek "περὶ τούτων" (peri toutōn) indicates a discussion about specific matters. This moment is a pivotal teaching on the spirit of the law versus the letter of the law. Jesus emphasizes mercy and compassion over rigid legalism, a theme consistent throughout His ministry. The historical context of Sabbath observance was a point of contention, and Jesus' actions and questions reveal the heart of God, which prioritizes love and mercy over ritualistic adherence.

(6) And they could not answer him again.--The Greek is, perhaps, a little more emphatic--"They had no power, they were powerless to answer him."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they were unable
ἴσχυσαν (ischysan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2480: To have strength, be strong, be in full health and vigor, be able; meton: I prevail. From ischus; to have force.

to answer
ἀνταποκριθῆναι (antapokrithēnai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Passive
Strong's 470: To contradict, reply against, give a hostile answer. From anti and apokrinomai; to contradict or dispute.

these [ questions ].
ταῦτα (tauta)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.


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