Luke 4:32
And they were astonished at his doctrine, for his word was spoken with authority.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
In Context
31And he descended to Capernaum, a city of Galilee. And there he taught them on the Sabbaths.
33And in the synagogue, there was a man who had an unclean demon, and he cried out with a loud voice,
Cross References
Matthew 7:28And it happened, when Jesus had completed these words, that the crowds were astonished at his doctrine.
Luke 4:36And fear fell over them all. And they discussed this among themselves, saying: “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they depart.”
1 Corinthians 2:4And my words and preaching were not the persuasive words of human wisdom, but were a manifestation of the Spirit and of virtue,
2 Corinthians 4:2For we renounce dishonorable and hidden acts, not walking by craftiness, nor by adulterating the Word of God. Instead, by the manifestation of truth, we commend ourselves to the conscience of each man before God.
1 Thessalonians 1:5For our Gospel has not been among you in word alone, but also in virtue, and in the Holy Spirit, and with a great fullness, in the same manner as you know we have acted among you for your sake.
Hebrews 4:12For the Word of God is living and effective: more piercing than any two-edged sword, reaching to the division even between the soul and the spirit, even between the joints and the marrow, and so it discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Matthew Henry on Luke 4:32-44
The Expulsion of a Demon; Christ's Departure from Capernaum. 31 And came down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and taught them on the sabbath days. 32 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power. 33 And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a spirit of an unclean devil, and cried out with a loud voice, 34 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art; the Holy One of God. 35 And Jesus rebuked him,… Read the whole commentary →