Matthew 7:29
for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not like the scribes.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
In Context
28And so it was, when Jesus had ended these words, that the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
Cross References
Matthew 5:28But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust 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 mistreat you and persecute you,
Matthew 21:23So He came into the temple, and as He was teaching the chief priests and the elders of the people approached Him saying, “By what kind of authority are you doing 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 →