Mark 1:22
And they were astonished at his doctrine; for he taught them, as having authority, and not as their Scribes.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
21And when they entered Capernaum, he immediately taught on the sabbath in their synagogues.
23And in their synagogue was a man, in whom was an unclean spirit; and he cried out,
Cross References
Matthew 13:54And he entered into his own city. And he taught them in their synagogues, in such manner that they wondered, and said: Whence hath he this wisdom and these works of power?
Mark 7:3For all the Jews and the Pharisees, unless they carefully wash their hands do not eat; because they hold fast the tradition of the Elders.
Luke 21:15For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your enemies will be unable to withstand.
Acts 6:10And they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit that spoke by him.
2 Corinthians 4:2But we have renounced the concealments of dishonor, and we walk not in craftiness, nor do we treat the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth, we exhibit ourselves to all the consciences of men before 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 →