Matthew 7:29

for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

In Context

28And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these words, that the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:

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Cross References

Matthew 5:28But I say to you, Whoever looks upon a woman to cherish desire for her, has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 5:44But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:

Matthew 21:23And after he had come into the temple, the chief priests and elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said: By what authority do you these things? And who gave you this authority?

Matthew Henry on Matthew 7:22-29

The Sermon on the Mount. 21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken… Read the whole commentary →

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