Matthew 7:29
because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
In Context
28When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,
Cross References
Matthew 5:28But I say to you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after 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 21:23When he entered the temple courts, the chief priests and the elders of the people came up to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority are yoʋ doing these things? And who gave yoʋ 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 →