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href="/bsb/luke/20.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/20.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />And no one dared to ask him any more questions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And then no one dared to ask him any more questions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For they no longer dared to ask him any question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they did not dare to question Him any further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And no longer did they dare to ask Him anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And after that they durst not ask him any <i>question at all</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But after that they dared not question Him anymore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For they did not have the courage to question Him any longer about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For they did not have courage to question Him any longer about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For they did not have courage to question Him any longer about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For they did not dare to question Him any longer about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And they did not dare to question Him further about anything [because of the wisdom He displayed in His answers].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they no longer dared to ask him anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they no longer dared to ask Him anything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For they durst not any more ask him any question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />From then on, no one dared to ask Jesus any questions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For they durst not any more ask him any question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />From that time on, no one dared to ask him another question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For they did not dare ask him any more questions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then they no longer dared to ask him another question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they did not dare to question Him any further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For they did not dare any longer to ask him anything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They did not dare to ask him any more questions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And after that, they durst not ask him any question at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />From that time, however, no one ventured to challenge Him with a single question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They didn’t dare to ask him any more questions. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and they no longer dared question Him anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And no longer did they dare to ask Him anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and no more durst they question him anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they dared no more to ask him anything.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And after that they durst not ask him any more questions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they no longer dared to question him about anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And they no longer dared to ask him anything. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For they no longer dared to ask him another question.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they did not dare again to question him concerning anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/20.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they dared not ask him about anything again.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And after this they durst not ask him any question at all.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they no longer dared to ask Him anything.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And after that they durst not put another question to him.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and after that they did not venture to ask him another question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />From that time, however, no one ventured to challenge Him with a single question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for no longer were they daring to question Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And they dared not any more to ask Him any <i>such</i> question.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/20-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8128" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">The Sadducees and the Resurrection</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">39</span>Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, You have spoken well!” <span class="reftext">40</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">And</a> <a href="/greek/3765.htm" title="3765: ouketi (Adv) -- No longer, no more. Also ouk eti from ou and eti; not yet, no longer."></a> <a href="/greek/5111.htm" title="5111: etolmōn (V-IIA-3P) -- To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous.">they did not dare</a> <a href="/greek/1905.htm" title="1905: eperōtan (V-PNA) -- To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.">to question</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: ouden (Adj-ANS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">any further.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">41</span>Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Matthew 22:46</a></span><br />No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Mark 12:34</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">Matthew 22:41-45</a></span><br />While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus questioned them: / “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Mark 12:35-37</a></span><br />While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts, He asked, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David? / Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ / David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Matthew 21:23-27</a></span><br />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?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/11-27.htm">Mark 11:27-33</a></span><br />After their return to Jerusalem, Jesus was walking in the temple courts, and the chief priests, scribes, and elders came up to Him. / “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You the authority to do them?” / “I will ask you one question,” Jesus replied, “and if you answer Me, I will tell you by what authority I am doing these things. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-6.htm">John 8:6-8</a></span><br />They said this to test Him, in order to have a basis for accusing Him. But Jesus bent down and began to write on the ground with His finger. / When they continued to question Him, He straightened up and said to them, “Let him who is without sin among you be the first to cast a stone at her.” / And again He bent down and wrote on the ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-45.htm">John 7:45-46</a></span><br />Then the officers returned to the chief priests and Pharisees, who asked them, “Why didn’t you bring Him in?” / “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-14.htm">Acts 4:14</a></span><br />And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/6-10.htm">Acts 6:10</a></span><br />but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-20.htm">1 Corinthians 1:20</a></span><br />Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a></span><br />But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Isaiah 50:4-9</a></span><br />The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. / The Lord GOD has opened My ears, and I have not been rebellious, nor have I turned back. / I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/54-17.htm">Isaiah 54:17</a></span><br />No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And after that they dared not ask him any question at all.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/26-5.htm">Proverbs 26:5</a></b></br> Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Matthew 22:46</a></b></br> And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any <i>man</i> from that day forth ask him any more <i>questions</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Mark 12:34</a></b></br> And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him <i>any question</i>.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/14-8.htm">Challenge</a> <a href="/luke/8-48.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/matthew/22-46.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Dared</a> <a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Durst</a> <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/19-15.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/20-36.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/17-20.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/luke/17-22.htm">Single</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/12-34.htm">Ventured</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/14-8.htm">Challenge</a> <a href="/john/16-33.htm">Courage</a> <a href="/john/2-16.htm">Dare</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Dared</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Durst</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/21-14.htm">However</a> <a href="/luke/22-16.htm">Longer</a> <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/luke/22-23.htm">Question</a> <a href="/luke/22-68.htm">Questions</a> <a href="/john/12-24.htm">Single</a> <a href="/luke/21-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/john/21-12.htm">Ventured</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 20</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-1.htm">Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-9.htm">The parable of the vineyard.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Of giving tribute to Caesar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-27.htm">He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-41.htm">How Jesus is the Son of David.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">45. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/20-45.htm">He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/20.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/20.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And they did not dare</b><br>This phrase indicates a shift in the dynamic between Jesus and the religious leaders. Throughout the Gospels, the Pharisees, Sadducees, and scribes frequently challenge Jesus with questions, often attempting to trap Him in His words. However, by this point in Luke's narrative, Jesus has consistently demonstrated His wisdom and authority, leaving His opponents unable to refute Him. This moment reflects the fulfillment of prophecies such as <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-4</a>, which speak of the Messiah possessing wisdom and understanding.<p><b>to question Him</b><br>The religious leaders' questioning of Jesus was not merely inquisitive but often adversarial. Their questions were designed to undermine His authority and discredit Him before the people. In the context of first-century Judea, religious leaders held significant power and influence, and Jesus' teachings challenged their interpretations of the Law and their authority. This phrase underscores the tension between Jesus and the religious establishment, highlighting His role as the true Teacher and the embodiment of divine wisdom.<p><b>any further.</b><br>This conclusion signifies a turning point in the narrative. The leaders' inability to question Jesus further marks their recognition, albeit begrudgingly, of His superior understanding and authority. It also foreshadows the events leading to the Passion, as their failure to trap Him in debate leads them to seek other means to silence Him. This moment is a testament to Jesus' fulfillment of the role of the wise and authoritative Messiah, as prophesied in the Old Testament, and it sets the stage for the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through His death and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts and responding to questions from the religious leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sadducees.htm">Sadducees</a></b><br>A sect of Jewish leaders who were questioning Jesus, particularly about the resurrection, which they did not believe in.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pharisees_and_scribes.htm">Pharisees and Scribes</a></b><br>Other religious leaders present during this discourse, often in opposition to Jesus' teachings.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_courts.htm">Temple Courts</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where Jesus often taught and engaged with both followers and critics.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where these events take place, significant as the religious and cultural center of Jewish life.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus.htm">The Authority of Jesus</a></b><br>Jesus' authority is evident in His ability to silence His critics. As believers, we can trust in His wisdom and authority in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_response.htm">Wisdom in Response</a></b><br>Jesus demonstrates the importance of responding with wisdom and discernment. We should seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in our conversations, especially when faced with challenging questions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_truth.htm">The Power of Truth</a></b><br>The truth of Jesus' teachings is powerful and undeniable, even to those who oppose Him. We should stand firm in the truth of the Gospel, knowing it has the power to silence opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/courage_in_faith.htm">Courage in Faith</a></b><br>Jesus' boldness in the face of opposition encourages us to be courageous in our faith, trusting that God will give us the words to speak when needed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_questions_in_faith.htm">The Role of Questions in Faith</a></b><br>While questions can be a tool for growth, they can also be used to challenge or undermine faith. We should discern the intent behind questions and respond accordingly.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_20.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 20</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_god_judge_our_response_to_light.htm">Does God judge us by our response to received light?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_'mustard_seed_faith'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'mustard seed faith'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reliable_is_luke_20_1-8.htm">Luke 20:1-8: How historically reliable is the account of Jesus questioning the religious leaders when there is limited external confirmation of this exchange?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_resurrection_plausible_without_evidence.htm">Luke 20:27-40: In what way is the concept of resurrection here scientifically or historically plausible if we have no evidence for life after death?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/20.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) <span class= "bld">They durst not ask him any question at all.</span>--The singular omission by St. Luke of the question which is recorded by St. Matthew (<a href="/context/matthew/22-34.htm" title="But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.">Matthew 22:34-40</a>) and St. Mark (<a href="/context/mark/12-28.htm" title="And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?">Mark 12:28-34</a>), and which would have fallen m so well with the general scope and tenor of his Gospel, may take its place, though we cannot account for it except on the supposition that he did not know the facts, as one of the many proofs of his entire independence as a narrator.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/20-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">γὰρ</span> <span class="translit">(gar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> </span><span class="str2">For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they did not dare</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐτόλμων</span> <span class="translit">(etolmōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5111.htm">Strong's 5111: </a> </span><span class="str2">To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to question</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπερωτᾶν</span> <span class="translit">(eperōtan)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Active<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1905.htm">Strong's 1905: </a> </span><span class="str2">To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτὸν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">any [further].</span><br /><span class="grk">οὐδέν</span> <span class="translit">(ouden)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> </span><span class="str2">No one, none, nothing. </span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/20-40.htm">Luke 20:40 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/20-40.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 20:40 They didn't dare to ask him any (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/20-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 20:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 20:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/20-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 20:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 20:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>