Matthew 7:29

for He was teaching them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

In Context

28And it came to pass when Jesus finished these discourses, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching:

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Cross References

Matthew 5:28But I say unto you that every one looking on a woman in order to lust after her hath already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 5:44But I say unto you, Love your enemies with a divine love, bless those who curse you and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you:

Matthew 21:23And the chief priests and elders of the people came to Him, while teaching, He having come into the temple, saying, By what authority are you doing 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 →

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