Matthew 7:29
for He had been teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their Scribes taught.
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
In Context
28When Jesus had concluded this discourse, the crowds were filled with amazement at His teaching,
Cross References
Matthew 5:28But I tell you that whoever looks at a woman and cherishes lustful thoughts has already in his heart become guilty with regard to her.
Matthew 5:44But I command you all, love your enemies, and pray for your persecutors;
Matthew 21:23He entered the Temple; and while He was teaching, the High Priests and the Elders of the people came to Him and asked Him, "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 →