Matthew 7:29
For he taught them like one who had authority, and not like their teachers of the Law.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
In Context
28By the time that Jesus had finished speaking, the crowd was filled with amazement at his teaching.
Cross References
Micah 3:8“But I, on the contrary am full of power, and the sense of justice and strength, to make known to Jacob his crime, and to Israel his sin.
Matthew 5:28But I say to you that anyone who looks at a woman and desires her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 5:44But what I tell you is this: love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 21:23After Jesus had come into the Temple Courts, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching, and said, “What authority have you to do these things? 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 →