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Matthew 7:28
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus concludes His address to the crowds immediately after the parable of the two builders, marking the end of the Sermon on the Mount.
The words — ἐτέλεσεν (etelesen) means “finished,” and λόγους (logous) translates to “words” or “teachings,” denoting the completed discourse that precedes the crowd’s reaction.
The thread — Crowd astonishment at Jesus’ teaching recurs in Luke 4:32 and Mark 1:22, while Mark 6:2 records amazement tied to His wisdom and miracles rather than authoritative instruction.
Why it lands — The text explicitly records the crowds’ astonishment at His words, which Matthew 7:29 directly attributes to His inherent authority rather than scribal tradition.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Cross-references
- Luke 4:32 They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.
- Mark 1:22 The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
- Mark 6:2 When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
- John 7:46 “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
- Luke 4:22 All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
- Matthew 13:53 When Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from that place.
- Matthew 22:33 When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.
- John 7:15 The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”
- Psalms 45:2 You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
- Matthew 11:1 After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.