Matthew 7:29
for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
In Context
28And when Jesus had ended these discourses, the people were amazed at his doctrine:
Cross References
Matthew 5:28but I tell you, that whosoever looketh on a woman, so as to lust after her, hath already debauched her in his heart.
Matthew 5:44but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that abuse you and persecute you;
Matthew 21:23And when He was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came to Him as He was teaching, and said, By what authority dost 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 →