Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 22:34

"But the Pharisees, when they heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, gathered themselves together." — Matthew 22:34 (ASV)

The multitude that had listened to Christ, and had been “astonished” at His answers to the Sadducees, would soon publish the news of their defeat. When the Pharisees had heard that He had put the Sadducees to silence, they doubtless felt pleased that their natural enemies had been routed, but grieved that Jesus had again proved victorious in argument. He had, in one day, baffled the chief priests and elders of the people, Pharisees and their disciples, Herodians, and Sadducees. If He continued to prevail, all the people would be won over to His side.

So once more they met in consultation; they were gathered together. They must think of some fresh device, some new plan for His overthrow. How persevering wicked men are in their evil ways! While we deplore their wickedness, let us imitate their persistence.