Matthew 7:29

for he taught them as one having authority; and not as their Scribes and Pharisees.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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

In Context

28And so it was, that when Jesus had ended these discourses, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:

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Cross References

Matthew 5:28But I say to you, That whoever gazeth on a woman with concupiscence, at once committeth adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 5:44But I say to you: Love your enemies; and bless him that curseth you; and do good to him that hateth you; and pray for them that lead you in bonds, and that persecute you:

Matthew 21:23And when Jesus came to the temple, the chief priests and the Elders of the people came to him as he was teaching, and said to him: By what authority doest thou these things? And who gave thee 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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