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It happened, when Jesus had finished saying these things, that the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
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Authority, Not Quotation
Commentators unanimously agree the crowd was astonished because Jesus taught with a unique authority. Unlike the scribes who cited other rabbis and traditions, Jesus spoke as the ultimate source of truth, saying, "But I say to you." Scholars note this was a claim to messianic, divine authority, presenting Himself not just as a teacher, but as the Lawgiver.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Matthew 7:28–29. His doctrine. His teaching.
As one having authority, and not as the Scribes. The Scribes were…
The multitudes were astonished (εξεπλησσοντο ο οχλο). They listened spell-bound to the end and were left amazed. Note the imperfec…
19th Century
Anglican
When Jesus had ended these sayings — The words again point to the conclusion that the Evangelist believed he had been recording one contin…
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Baptist
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…
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…
16th Century
Protestant
When Jesus had finished these sayings—by these sayings I understand not only the discourse that he delivered when he came down fr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings , &c.] Delivered in this, and the two foregoing chapters, co…
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…
13th Century
Catholic
He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profession as prophets.
But one …
