Question (λογον). Literally, word. So in Mr 11:29; Matthew 21:24.

[Verses 1-8] And it came to pass.—See Notes on Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27–33.

And preache…

St. Augustine of Hippo: After relating the casting out of those who bought and sold in the temple, Luke omits Christ’s going to …

And he answered and said unto them
That is, Jesus replied to them, as the Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Persic versions…

People often pretend to examine the evidence for revelation and the truth of the gospel, when they are only seeking excuses for their own unbelief …