Luke 20:40
New International Version
And no one dared to ask him any more questions.

New Living Translation
And then no one dared to ask him any more questions.

English Standard Version
For they no longer dared to ask him any question.

Berean Standard Bible
And they did not dare to question Him any further.

Berean Literal Bible
And no longer did they dare to ask Him anything.

King James Bible
And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.

New King James Version
But after that they dared not question Him anymore.

New American Standard Bible
For they did not have the courage to question Him any longer about anything.

NASB 1995
For they did not have courage to question Him any longer about anything.

NASB 1977
For they did not have courage to question Him any longer about anything.

Legacy Standard Bible
For they did not dare to question Him any longer about anything.

Amplified Bible
And they did not dare to question Him further about anything [because of the wisdom He displayed in His answers].

Christian Standard Bible
And they no longer dared to ask him anything.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And they no longer dared to ask Him anything.

American Standard Version
For they durst not any more ask him any question.

Contemporary English Version
From then on, no one dared to ask Jesus any questions.

English Revised Version
For they durst not any more ask him any question.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
From that time on, no one dared to ask him another question.

Good News Translation
For they did not dare ask him any more questions.

International Standard Version
Then they no longer dared to ask him another question.

Majority Standard Bible
And they did not dare to question Him any further.

NET Bible
For they did not dare any longer to ask him anything.

New Heart English Bible
They did not dare to ask him any more questions.

Webster's Bible Translation
And after that, they durst not ask him any question at all.

Weymouth New Testament
From that time, however, no one ventured to challenge Him with a single question.

World English Bible
They didn’t dare to ask him any more questions.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they no longer dared question Him anything.

Berean Literal Bible
And no longer did they dare to ask Him anything.

Young's Literal Translation
and no more durst they question him anything.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they dared no more to ask him anything.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And after that they durst not ask him any more questions.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they no longer dared to question him about anything.

New American Bible
And they no longer dared to ask him anything.

New Revised Standard Version
For they no longer dared to ask him another question.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they did not dare again to question him concerning anything.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they dared not ask him about anything again.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And after this they durst not ask him any question at all.

Godbey New Testament
And they no longer dared to ask Him anything.

Haweis New Testament
And after that they durst not put another question to him.

Mace New Testament
and after that they did not venture to ask him another question.

Weymouth New Testament
From that time, however, no one ventured to challenge Him with a single question.

Worrell New Testament
for no longer were they daring to question Him.

Worsley New Testament
And they dared not any more to ask Him any such question.

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Context
The Sadducees and the Resurrection
39Some of the scribes answered, “Teacher, You have spoken well!” 40And they did not dare to question Him any further. 41Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David?…

Cross References
Matthew 22:46
No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further.

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.

Matthew 22:41-45
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: ...

Mark 12:35-37
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.

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 11:27-33
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. ...

John 8:6-8
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.

John 7:45-46
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.

Acts 4:14
And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

Acts 6:10
but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

1 Corinthians 1:20
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?

1 Corinthians 1:27
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.

Psalm 110:1
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.”

Isaiah 50:4-9
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. ...

Isaiah 54:17
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.


Treasury of Scripture

And after that they dared not ask him any question at all.

Proverbs 26:5
Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own conceit.

Matthew 22:46
And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

Mark 12:34
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 any question.

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Luke 20
1. Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.
9. The parable of the vineyard.
19. Of giving tribute to Caesar.
27. He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection.
41. How Jesus is the Son of David.
45. He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.














And they did not dare
The phrase "did not dare" comes from the Greek word "τόλμα" (tolma), which conveys a sense of boldness or courage. In this context, it highlights the lack of courage or the intimidation felt by the questioners. Historically, the religious leaders, such as the Pharisees and Sadducees, often challenged Jesus with questions to trap Him. However, Jesus' wisdom and authority left them unable to continue their questioning. This reflects the power and authority of Jesus' teachings, which silenced His critics and demonstrated His divine wisdom.

to question Him
The act of questioning, from the Greek "ἐπερωτάω" (eperōtaō), implies a formal inquiry or interrogation. The religious leaders frequently questioned Jesus to test Him or find grounds to accuse Him. In the broader scriptural context, questioning Jesus was a common tactic used by those who opposed Him. However, Jesus consistently turned these encounters into opportunities to reveal deeper truths about God's kingdom, often leaving His questioners astonished or silenced.

any further
The phrase "any further" indicates a cessation of their attempts to challenge Jesus. The Greek word "οὐκέτι" (ouketi) means "no longer" or "not anymore," signifying a definitive end to their questioning. This cessation underscores the authority and wisdom of Jesus, as His responses were so profound and irrefutable that His opponents could not continue their line of questioning. In a broader theological sense, this moment foreshadows the ultimate victory of Christ over all opposition, as His truth stands unchallenged.

(40) They durst not ask him any question at all.--The singular omission by St. Luke of the question which is recorded by St. Matthew (Matthew 22:34-40) and St. Mark (Mark 12:28-34), 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.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
γὰρ (gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

they did not dare
ἐτόλμων (etolmōn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5111: To dare, endure, be bold, have courage, make up the mind. From tolma; to venture; by implication, to be courageous.

to question
ἐπερωτᾶν (eperōtan)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1905: To interrogate, question, demand of. From epi and erotao; to ask for, i.e. Inquire, seek.

Him
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

any [further].
οὐδέν (ouden)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing.


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