Luke 4:32
They were amazed at what he taught them for he spoke with authority.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
In Context
31Jesus went down to Capernaum, a town in Galilee. On Sabbath he started teaching them.
33In the synagogue there was a man who was possessed by a demon. He cried out,
Cross References
Matthew 7:28When Jesus finished explaining these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,
Luke 4:36They were all amazed and asked each other, “What is this teaching? With power and authority he orders evil spirits to leave—and they do!”
1 Corinthians 2:4I didn't speak to you with persuasive words of wisdom to convince you. I just explained it all to you through the evidence and power of the Spirit.
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have given up secret, shameful acts. We don't behave in deceitful ways and we don't distort the word of God. We demonstrate who we are by revealing the truth before God so everybody can decide in their own minds.
1 Thessalonians 1:5The good news we brought to you wasn't just words, but had power too, for the Holy Spirit completely convinced you. In the same way you know what kind of men we are since we demonstrated to you that we were working for your benefit.
Hebrews 4:12For God's word is alive and effective, sharper than any twin-edged sword, so penetrating it separates life and breath, bone joints and their marrow, judging the thoughts and intentions of the mind.
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 →