Mark 1:22

The people were astonished at his teaching, because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

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In The King James Version

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

In Context

21They went to Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath Jesus went into the synagogue and began teaching.

23Now in their synagogue there was a man possessed by an unclean spirit. He cried out,

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Cross References

Matthew 13:54Then he went to his hometown and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?

Mark 7:3(For none of the Pharisees or Jews eat unless they wash their hands properly, holding to the tradition of the elders.

Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth to speak and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to refute or resist.

Acts 6:10But they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.

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.

Matthew Henry on Mark 1:15-23

The Opening of Christ's Ministry. 14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they forsook their nets,… Read the whole commentary →

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