Rest of the sentence as in Mark, which see, except that Luke omits "and not as their scribes" and uses οτ ην instead of ως εχων.

At his doctrine.—Better, His teaching, as elsewhere. The form and manner were what amazed people.

His word …

May God grant that his Word may be with power tonight! Amen.

St. Ambrose of Milan: Neither indignation at their treatment nor displeasure at their wickedness caused our Lord to abandon …

Luke has already mentioned Capernaum (v.23), a town on the northwest shore of the Sea of Galilee, as a center of miraculous activity in the ministr…

And they were astonished at his doctrine At the matter of it, as well as the manner in which it was delivered, it being s…

Christ's preaching greatly affected the people, and an effective power accompanied it, reaching their consciences. These miracles showed Christ to …