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Matthew 22:46

What does Matthew 22:46 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 22:46 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 22:46 means

Completely silenced and unable to offer a counter-argument, 'no one was able to answer him a word.' Furthermore, 'neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.' This definitive victory concludes the series of confrontations, demonstrating Jesus' unparalleled wisdom, divine insight, and authoritative mastery of scripture. His adversaries are utterly defeated, their attempts to trap Him proving futile. This solidifies Jesus' preeminence as the true Messiah and ultimate authority.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And no one was able to give him an answer, and so great was their fear of him, that from that day no one put any more questions to him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And no one was able to answer him a word, nor durst any from that day question him any more.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

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

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And no one was able to answer him a word, nor did any one dare from that day to question him any more.

Context

This verse records the absolute and final defeat of Jesus' adversaries, concluding the series of public confrontations. Their inability to answer and their subsequent unwillingness to question Him further signify Jesus' complete triumph over all religious factions. This powerful conclusion establishes Jesus' unchallenged authority and paves the way for His final teachings and the events leading to His crucifixion and resurrection.

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Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 14:6

    And they could not answer again unto these things.

  • 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.

  • Luke 13:17

    And as he said these things, all his adversaries were put to shame: and all the multitude rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

  • Acts 4:14

    And seeing the man that was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

  • Isaiah 50:2

    Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? Behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stink, because there is no water, and die for thirst.

  • John 8:7

    But when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.

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