KJVAnd they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.
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 were unable to trap Him in His words before the people; and amazed at His answer, they fell silent.
and they were not able to take hold on his saying before the people, and having wondered at his answer, they were silent.
And they were not able to take hold of him in [his] expressions before the people, and, wondering at his answer, they were silent.
Luke — Apostolic writings (New Testament).
23. And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and elders of the people came to him, saying By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee that authority? 24. And Jesus answering said to them, I also will ask you something, which if you…