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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 />Some of the teachers of the law responded, &#8220Well said, teacher!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/20.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“Well said, Teacher!” remarked some of the teachers of religious law who were standing there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/20.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Then some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, you have spoken well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/20.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, You have spoken well!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And some of the scribes answering, said, "Teacher, you have spoken well."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/20.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/20.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then some of the scribes answered and said, “Teacher, You have spoken well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/20.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered and said, “Teacher, You have spoken well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/20.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered and said, &#8220Teacher, You have spoken well.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/20.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And some of the scribes answered and said, “Teacher, You have spoken well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/20.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And some of the scribes answered and said, “Teacher, You have spoken well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/20.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes replied, “Teacher, you have spoken well [so that there is no room for blame].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/20.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, you have spoken well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/20.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered, &#8220Teacher, You have spoken well.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/20.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And certain of the scribes answering said, Teacher, thou hast well said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/20.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Some of the teachers of the Law of Moses said, "Teacher, you have given a good answer!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/20.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/20.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Some scribes responded, "Teacher, that was well said."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/20.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Some of the teachers of the Law spoke up, "A good answer, Teacher!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/20.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Then some of the scribes replied, "Teacher, you have given a fine answer." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/20.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered, ?Teacher, You have spoken well!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/20.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then some of the experts in the law answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/20.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you speak well."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/20.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then certain of the scribes answering, said, Master, thou hast well said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then some of the Scribes replied, "Rabbi, you have spoken well."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/20.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, you speak well.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/20.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And certain of the scribes answering said, “Teacher, You said well”;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/20.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And some of the scribes answering, said, "Teacher, you have spoken well."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/20.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And certain of the scribes answering said, 'Teacher, thou didst say well;'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/20.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And certain of the scribes having answered, said, Teacher, thou speakest well.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/20.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And some of the scribes answering, said to him: Master, thou hast said well. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/20.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then some of the scribes, in response, said to him, “Teacher, you have spoken well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/20.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Some of the scribes said in reply, “Teacher, you have answered well.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/20.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, you have spoken well.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/20.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And some of the men of the scribes answered and said to him, Teacher, you have well said.<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 some of the Scribes answered, and they were saying to him, “Teacher, you have spoken beautifully.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/20.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And certain of the scribes answered and said: Teacher, thou hast answered well.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/20.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And certain of the scribes responding said; Teacher, you spoke beautifully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/20.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Then some of the scribes addressing him said, Master, admirably hast thou spoken!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/20.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />which some of the Scribes approving, said to him, master, what you maintain is very just:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/20.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Then some of the Scribes replied, "Rabbi, you have spoken well."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/20.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And some of the scribes, answering, said, "Teacher, Thou spakest well;"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/20.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And some of the scribes replied, Master, thou hast <i>indeed</i> said right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/20-39.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=8123" 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">38</span>He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all are alive.” <span class="reftext">39</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tines (IPro-NMP) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">Some</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateōn (N-GMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apokrithentes (V-APP-NMP) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.">answered,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipan (V-AIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say."></a> <a href="/greek/1320.htm" title="1320: Didaskale (N-VMS) -- A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.">“Teacher,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipas (V-AIA-2S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">You have spoken</a> <a href="/greek/2573.htm" title="2573: kalōs (Adv) -- Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.">well!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">40</span>And they did not dare to question Him any further.…<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/22-34.htm">Matthew 22:34-40</a></span><br />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?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Mark 12:28-34</a></span><br />Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” / Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-6.htm">Acts 23:6-9</a></span><br />Then Paul, knowing that some of them were Sadducees and the others Pharisees, called out in the Sanhedrin, “Brothers, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee. It is because of my hope in the resurrection of the dead that I am on trial.” / As soon as he had said this, a dispute broke out between the Pharisees and Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. / For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Matthew 22:23-33</a></span><br />That same day the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him. / “Teacher,” they said, “Moses declared that if a man dies without having children, his brother is to marry the widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers among us. The first one married and died without having children. So he left his wife to his brother. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-18.htm">Mark 12:18-27</a></span><br />Then the Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and questioned Him: / “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that if a man’s brother dies and leaves a wife but no children, the man is to marry his brother’s widow and raise up offspring for him. / Now there were seven brothers. The first one married and died, leaving no children. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-1.htm">Acts 4:1-2</a></span><br />While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/5-17.htm">Acts 5:17</a></span><br />Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/23-8.htm">Acts 23:8</a></span><br />For the Sadducees say that there is neither a resurrection nor angels nor spirits, but the Pharisees acknowledge them all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-1.htm">Romans 7:1-6</a></span><br />Do you not know, brothers (for I am speaking to those who know the law), that the law has authority over a man only as long as he lives? / For instance, a married woman is bound by law to her husband as long as he lives. But if her husband dies, she is released from the law of marriage. / So then, if she is joined to another man while her husband is still alive, she is called an adulteress; but if her husband dies, she is free from that law and is not an adulteress if she marries another man. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-12.htm">1 Corinthians 15:12-19</a></span><br />But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? / If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. / And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is worthless, and so is your faith. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-6.htm">Exodus 3:6</a></span><br />Then He said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” At this, Moses hid his face, for he was afraid to look at God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/3-15.htm">Exodus 3:15-16</a></span><br />God also told Moses, “Say to the Israelites, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob—has sent me to you.’ This is My name forever, and this is how I am to be remembered in every generation. / Go, assemble the elders of Israel and say to them, ‘The LORD, the God of your fathers—the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—has appeared to me and said: I have surely attended to you and have seen what has been done to you in Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4-5</a></span><br />Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is One. / And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.<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/26-19.htm">Isaiah 26:19</a></span><br />Your dead will live; their bodies will rise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust! For your dew is like the dew of the morning, and the earth will bring forth her dead.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, you have well said.</p><p class="hdg">thou.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Matthew 22:34-40</a></b></br> But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/12-28.htm">Mark 12:28-34</a></b></br> 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? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/23-9.htm">Acts 23:9</a></b></br> And there arose a great cry: and the scribes <i>that were</i> of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Law</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Responded</a> <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/20-28.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/luke/20-19.htm">Teachers</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Law</a> <a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Master</a> <a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Rabbi</a> <a href="/john/12-23.htm">Responded</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/john/1-37.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/luke/21-7.htm">Teacher</a> <a href="/luke/22-2.htm">Teachers</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>Some of the scribes answered</b><br>The scribes were experts in the Jewish Law, often associated with the Pharisees. They played a significant role in religious and legal matters. In the context of <a href="/luke/20.htm">Luke 20</a>, they were part of the group questioning Jesus, trying to trap Him in His words. Their response here indicates a moment of agreement, which is notable given their usual opposition to Jesus. This reflects the impact of Jesus' wisdom and authority, even on those who were typically His adversaries.<p><b>“Teacher,</b><br>The term "Teacher" (Greek: Didaskalos) was a respectful title used for someone recognized as a master or authority in religious teaching. Despite their frequent challenges to Jesus, the scribes acknowledge His role as a teacher, which underscores His recognized authority and the respect He commanded, even among those who opposed Him.<p><b>You have spoken well!”</b><br>This phrase indicates approval of Jesus' response to the Sadducees, who had questioned Him about the resurrection. The scribes, who believed in the resurrection, found Jesus' answer compelling and aligned with their own beliefs. This moment highlights Jesus' ability to navigate complex theological debates and His skill in addressing and resolving contentious issues. It also demonstrates His fulfillment of wisdom prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a>, where the Messiah is described as having the Spirit of wisdom and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes</a></b><br>These were Jewish scholars and teachers of the Law. They were often associated with the Pharisees and were experts in interpreting the Scriptures. In this context, they are responding to Jesus' teaching.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, Jesus is teaching in the temple courts in Jerusalem. His wisdom and authority are being recognized, even by some of His critics.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/temple_courts.htm">Temple Courts</a></b><br>The setting for this event is the temple in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and teaching for the Jewish people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/sadducees.htm">Sadducees</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the Sadducees had just questioned Jesus about the resurrection, leading to His response that impressed the scribes.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/resurrection_debate.htm">Resurrection Debate</a></b><br>The broader context involves a theological debate about the resurrection, which the Sadducees denied, but Jesus affirmed, using Scripture to support His teaching.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_truth.htm">The Power of Truth</a></b><br>Jesus' response to the Sadducees demonstrates the power of truth to silence critics and win respect, even from those who might oppose us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_discourse.htm">Wisdom in Discourse</a></b><br>Jesus exemplifies how to engage in theological and philosophical discussions with wisdom and authority, rooted in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_authority.htm">Respect for Authority</a></b><br>The scribes' acknowledgment of Jesus' teaching reminds us to respect and recognize truth and authority, even when it challenges our preconceived notions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_truth.htm">Unity in Truth</a></b><br>Despite theological differences, the scribes' response shows that truth can bring unity and agreement among diverse groups.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/scriptural_foundation.htm">Scriptural Foundation</a></b><br>Jesus' use of Scripture to address complex theological issues underscores the importance of grounding our beliefs and arguments in the Bible.<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/was_jesus_considered_a_rabbi.htm">Was Jesus considered a rabbi?</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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jesus_escape_the_mob.htm">How did Jesus simply walk away from a mob intent on killing him (Luke 4:28-30)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_jesus'_personality_like.htm">What were Jesus' characteristics and personality like?</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>(39) <span class= "bld">Master, thou hast well said.</span>--The words came, it is obvious, from the better section of the Pharisees, who welcomed this new defence of the doctrine on which their faith rested.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/20.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 39, 40.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then certain of the scribes answering, said, Master, thou hast well said. And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.</span> "This prompt and sublime answer filled with admiration the scribes, who had so often sought this decisive word in Hoses without finding it; they cannot restrain themselves from testifying their joyful surprise. Aware from this time forth that every snare laid for him will be the occasion for a glorious manifestation of his wisdom, they give up this method of attack" (Godet). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/20-39.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">Some</span><br /><span class="grk">τινες</span> <span class="translit">(tines)</span><br /><span class="parse">Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> </span><span class="str2">Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">scribes</span><br /><span class="grk">γραμματέων</span> <span class="translit">(grammateōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> </span><span class="str2">From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">answered,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀποκριθέντες</span> <span class="translit">(Apokrithentes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_611.htm">Strong's 611: </a> </span><span class="str2">From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Teacher,</span><br /><span class="grk">Διδάσκαλε</span> <span class="translit">(Didaskale)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have spoken</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπας</span> <span class="translit">(eipas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">well!”</span><br /><span class="grk">καλῶς</span> <span class="translit">(kalōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2573.htm">Strong's 2573: </a> </span><span class="str2">Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. 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