And they were not able to take hold of the saying before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
So they could not in the presence of the people take hold of anything He said to turn it against Him; but marveling at His reply, they were silent.
They couldn’t trap him in his words in front of the people. Astonished by his answer, they were speechless.
And they were not able to contradict his word before the people. And being amazed at his answer, they were silent.