Luke 14:4
“And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And they held their peace,.... Or were silent, choosing to say nothing, which might countenance such an action; and yet…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They held their peace - They were silent. They “could” not say it was not lawful, for the law did not forbid it. If it…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They held their peace - They could not answer the question but in the affirmative; and as they were determined to accuse…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 14:1-6
In this passage of story we find,
I. That the Son of man came eating and drinking, conversing familiarly with all sorts…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
they held their peace It was the silence of a splenetic pride and obstinacy which while secretlyconvinced determined to…