When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching.

No one was able to give Jesus any answer, and from that day on no one dared to ask him any more questions.

"Listen! I am sending you out just like sheep to a pack of wolves. You must be as cautious as snakes and as gentle as doves.

If you answer a silly question, you are just as silly as the person who asked it.

Give a silly answer to a silly question, and the one who asked it will realize that he's not as smart as he thinks.

So Jesus said, "Well, then, pay to the Emperor what belongs to the Emperor, and pay to God what belongs to God."

There before the people they could not catch him in a thing, so they kept quiet, amazed at his answer.

because I will give you such words and wisdom that none of your enemies will be able to refute or contradict what you say.

But the Spirit gave Stephen such wisdom that when he spoke, they could not refute him.

Your speech should always be pleasant and interesting, and you should know how to give the right answer to everyone.