Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 20:3-8
Luke 20:3-8. And he answered, &c.— The great sanhedrim seems to have been established after the failure of prophesy; and concerning the members of this body the rabbies tell us there was a tradition, that they were bound to be skilled in the sciences. So far is certain, that they extended their jurisdiction to the judging of doctrines and opinions. (see on Matthew 21:23.) as appears by their deputation to Jesus, to know by what authority he did his works. We are not to suppose the answer of... read more
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 20:5
reasoned . Greek. sullogizomai. Occurs only here. It implies close deliberation with one another. with = among. Greek pros. App-104 . If, &c. Expresses a contingency. App-118 . believed . App-150 . not. Greek. ou. App-105 . As in verses: Luke 20:26 , Luke 20:38 ; not as in Luke 20:7 . read more