Luke 4:32
They were astonished at his teaching, because his message was spoken with authority.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
In Context
31Then he went down to Capernaum, a city of Galilee, and on the Sabbath he began teaching the people.
Cross References
Matthew 7:28When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,
Luke 4:36Amazement came over all the people, and they said to one another, “What kind of message is this? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits and they come out!”
1 Corinthians 2:4And my word and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
2 Corinthians 4:2Rather, we have renounced shameful hidden deeds; we do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by openly proclaiming the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.
1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with much conviction. You know what sort of men we proved to be among you for your sake.
Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the point of dividing soul from spirit, and joints from marrow, and discerning 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 →