And not as their scribes (κα ουχ ως ο γραμματεις αυτων). They had heard many sermons before from the regular rabbis in the synagog…

No Barnes notes on this verse.

See Barnes on Matthew 7:28.

For a summary of Matthew Chapter 7, see Barnes on Matthew 7:28.

He taught them—The Greek implies continuity: He was teaching.

As one having authority, and not as the scri…

The sermon is over. What has come of it? Never was there so great a Preacher and never did He deliver a greater discourse. How many were the penite…

Glossa Ordinaria: Having related Christ's teaching, he shows its effects on the multitude, saying, "And it came to pass, w…

This is the first of the five formulaic conclusions that terminate the discourses in this gospel (13:53; 19:1; 26:1). Matthew’s formula is therefor…

For he taught them, as one having authority This does not so much respect the subject matter of his ministry, the gravity…

Christ here shows that it will not be enough to acknowledge Him as our Master, merely in word and tongue. It is necessary for our happiness that we…

He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profe ion as prophets.