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and they were astonished at his teaching, for his word was with authority.
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Authority Unlike the Scribes
Commentators explain that the crowd's astonishment stemmed from the source of Jesus' authority. Unlike the scribes who constantly cited previous rabbis and traditions to support their points, Jesus taught with an inherent authority that came directly from Himself. His teaching wasn't a commentary on others; it was the final word.
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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.
19th Century
Anglican
At his doctrine.—Better, His teaching, as elsewhere. The form and manner were what amazed people.
His word …
Baptist
May God grant that his Word may be with power tonight! Amen.
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
Presbyterian
Christ's preaching greatly affected the people, and an effective power accompanied it, reaching their consciences. These miracles showed Christ to …
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