28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
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And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 21-29)We have here the conclusion of this long and excellent sermon, the scope of which is to show the indispensable necessity of obedience to the commands of Christ; this is designed to clench the nail, that it might fix in a sure place: he speaks this to his disciples, that sat at his feet whenever he preached, and followed him wherever he went. Had he sought his own praise among men, he would have sa…
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