Luke 4:32
And they were astonished at His teaching; because His word was with authority.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
In Context
31And He came down into Capernaum, a city of Galilee,And He was teaching them on the Sabbath.
Cross References
Matthew 7:28And it came to pass when Jesus finished these discourses, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching:
Luke 4:36And fear came upon them all, and they were talking together to one another, saying, What word is this? because with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.
1 Corinthians 2:4And my speech and my preaching were not in the persuasive words of wisdom, but in the demonstration of the Spirit and the power:
2 Corinthians 4:2but we lay aside the hidden things of disgrace, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but in the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men, before God.
1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came not unto you in word only, but in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as you know what sort we were among you for your sakes.
Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing unto the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and a quick discerner of the thoughts and intents 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 →