They were astonished (εξεπλησσοντο). Descriptive imperfect passive showing the continued amazement of the crowds. They were struck…

They were astonished at His teaching. The wonder was caused by the way He proved the truth of the popular belief from words that seemed, to a carel…

Our Lord’s reply to the Sadducees was so complete that they were put to silence (Matthew 22:34). They did not attempt any furt…

St. John Chrysostom: After the disciples of the Pharisees and the Herodians were refuted, the Sadducees came forward next, whe…

Matthew does not tell us that the Sadducees are convinced but that the crowds are astonished at Jesus’ authority and incisive insight into biblical…

And when the multitude heard this This wise and full answer of Christ to the posing question of the Sadducees, with which…

The doctrines of Christ displeased the unbelieving Sadducees, as well as the Pharisees and Herodians. He carried the great truths of the resurrecti…

Here, the second question is presented, and the Evangelist does three things:

1. The question is presented.
2. The response is pres…