And they were not able to contradict his word before the people. And being amazed at his answer, they were silent
Other versions
King James Version
And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.English Standard Version
And they were not able in the presence of the people to catch him in what he said, but marveling at his answer they became silent.New International Version
They were unable to trap him in what he had said there in public. And astonished by his answer, they became silent.