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Stunned by the Teaching
The crowd's reaction was more than simple surprise; they were 'astonished' (literally 'struck out') by Jesus' teaching. Commentators explain this amazement was directed at both the content of His doctrine—His profound insights into the resurrection—and the authority with which He taught, silencing the Sadducees with scriptural truth.
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They were astonished (εξεπλησσοντο). Descriptive imperfect passive showing the continued amazement of the crowds. They were struck…
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Matthew does not tell us that the Sadducees are convinced but that the crowds are astonished at Jesus’ authority and incisive insight into biblical…
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17th Century
Pastor
And when the multitude heard this This wise and full answer of Christ to the posing question of the Sadducees, with which…
17th Century
Minister
The doctrines of Christ displeased the unbelieving Sadducees, as well as the Pharisees and Herodians. He carried the great truths of the resurrecti…
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the second question is presented, and the Evangelist does three things: