Matthew 7:29
for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
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In The King James Version
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
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Cross References
Deuteronomy 18:18I will raise up a prophet for them from among their brothers, just like you. I will put my words in his mouth, and he will speak to them all that I command him.
Isaiah 50:4The Lord Yahweh has given me a tongue as one of those who are taught, 1 so that I speak a sustaining word to the weary one; 1 he wakes me morning by morning; he awakens my ear to hear like those who are taught. 1
Micah 3:8But as for me, I am full of power by the Spirit of Yahweh, 1 and am full of justice and might, 1 to declare to Jacob his transgression, 1 and to Israel his sin. 1
Matthew 5:28But I say to you that everyone who looks on 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 and pray for those who persecute you, + 5:44 The best ancient copies omit Bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you .
Matthew 21:23When Jesus had come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching and said, “By what authority do you do these things, and 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 →