KJV ORIGINAL
And they could not answer him again to these things.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And they had absolutely nothing to say back to that.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sometimes the truth just leaves people speechless.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus is at a Pharisee's house on the Sabbath, where He heals a man with dropsy, directly challenging the religious leaders' rigid interpretations of Sabbath laws. When Jesus asks the Pharisees if they would rescue an ox or donkey from a well on the Sabbath, they remain silent, exposing their inconsistency and hypocrisy. This event occurs during Jesus' ministry in Judea, highlighting ongoing conflicts between His compassionate approach and the legalism of the Jewish authorities.
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