Luke 20 · Verse 1

Luke 20:1

And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,
Luke 20:1, King James Version

Luke 20:1 in other translations

BSBOne day as Jesus was teaching the people in the temple courts and proclaiming the gospel, the chief priests and scribes, together with the elders, came up to Him.
WEBOn one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the Good News, the priests and scribes came to him with the elders.
ASVAnd it came to pass, on one of the days, as he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, there came upon him the chief priests and the scribes with the elders;
YLTAnd it came to pass, on one of those days, as he is teaching the people in the temple, and proclaiming good news, the chief priests and the scribes, with the elders, came upon him,
DARBYAnd it came to pass on one of the days, as he was teaching the people in the temple, and announcing the glad tidings, the chief priests and the scribes with the elders came up,
BBEAnd it came about on one of those days, when he was teaching the people in the Temple and preaching the good news,
WebsterAnd it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple, and preaching the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him, with the elders,

What does Luke 20:1 mean?

Barnes' Notes
Verses 1-9. See this passage explained in the Notes on Mt 21:23-27.

Mt 21:23, also Mt 21:24-27.

(a) "And it came to pass" Mt 21:23, Mk 11:27

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary

Introduction

The question concerning the authority of Christ, and the baptism of John, Luk 20:1-8. The parable of the vine-yard let out to wicked husbandmen, Luk 20:9-18. The chief priests and scribes are offended, and lay snares for him, Luk 20:19, Luk 20:20. The question about tribute, Luk 20:21-26. The question about the resurrection of the dead, and our Lord's answer, Luk 20:27-40. How Christ is the son of David, Luk 20:41-44. He warns his disciples against the hypocrisy of the scribes, whose condemnation he points out, Luk 20:45-47. Verse 1 One of those days - Supposed to have been one of the four last days of his life, mentioned Luk 19:47, probably Tuesday before the passover.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 20:1-8
Men often pretend to examine the evidences of revelation, and the truth of the gospel, when only seeking excuses for their own unbelief and disobedience. Christ answered these priests and scribes with a plain question about the baptism of John, which the common people could answer. They all knew it was from heaven, nothing in it had an earthly tendency. Those that bury the knowledge they have, are justly denied further knowledge. It was just with Christ to refuse to give account of his authority, to those who knew the baptism of John to be from heaven, yet would not believe in him, nor own their knowledge.

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Luke 20:1 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

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ἐγένετοegenetoit came to passG1096
ἐνenonG1722
μιᾷmiaoneG1520
τῶνtōnof theG3588
ἡμερῶνhēmerōndaysG2250
διδάσκοντοςdidaskontoswhen is teachingG1321
αὐτοῦautouHeG846
τὸνtontheG3588
λαὸνlaonpeopleG2992
ἐνeninG1722
τῷtōtheG3588
ἱερῷhi'erōtempleG2411
καὶkaiandG2532
εὐαγγελιζομένουeuangelizomenouevangelisingG2097
ἐπέστησανepestēsancame upG2186
οἱhoitheG3588
ἀρχιερεῖςarchiereischief priestsG749
καὶkaiandG2532
οἱhoitheG3588
γραμματεῖςgrammateisscribesG1122
σὺνsunwithG4862
τοῖςtoistheG3588
πρεσβυτέροιςpresbuteroiseldersG4245

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Cross references for Luke 20:1

  • Matthew 21:23-27

    And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority? And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him? But if we shall say, Of men; we fear the people; for all hold John as a prophet. …

  • Luke 8:1

    And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

  • Acts 6:12

    And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,

  • Luke 19:47-48

    And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

  • Acts 4:1

    And as they spake unto the people, the priests, and the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them,

  • Mark 11:27-33

    And they come again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders, And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things? And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things. The baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me. …

  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-31

    Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore Eleazar and Ithamar executed the priest’s office. And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech of the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service. And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixteen chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar according to the house of their fathers. …

  • Matthew 26:55

    In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.

  • John 18:20

    Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
1 Christ avouches his authority by a question of John's baptism.
9 The parable of the vineyard.
19 Of giving tribute to Caesar.
27 He convinces the Sadducees, that denied the resurrection.
41 How Christ is the Son of David.
45 He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes.

that.
19:47,48; Mr 11:27; Joh 18:20
the chief.
1Ch 24:1-31

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Context

  • Luke 20:1

    And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,

  • Luke 20:2

    And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

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Luke 20:1 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y ACONTECIÓ un día, que enseñando él al pueblo en el templo, y anunciando el evangelio, llegáronse los príncipes de los sacerdotes y los escribas, con los ancianos;
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et il arriva, l’un de ces jours, comme il enseignait le peuple dans le temple et évangélisait, que les principaux sacrificateurs et les scribes survinrent avec les anciens.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und es geschah an einem der Tage, als er das Volk im Tempel lehrte und das Evangelium verkündigte, da traten die Hohenpriester und die Schriftgelehrten mit den Ältesten herzu
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Et factum est in una dierum, docente illo populum in templo, et evangelizante, convenerunt principes sacerdotum, et scribæ cum senioribus,