Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

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They were

Matthew 7:28
When Jesus had concluded this discourse, the crowds were filled with amazement at His teaching,
Matthew 13:54
And He came into His own country and proceeded to teach in their synagogue, so that they were filled with astonishment and exclaimed, "Where did he obtain such wisdom, and these wondrous powers?
Luke 4:32
And they were greatly impressed by His teaching, because He spoke with the language of authority.
Luke 21:15
for I will give you utterance and wisdom which none of your opponents will be able to withstand or reply to.
John 7:46
"No mere man has ever spoken as this man speaks," said the officers.
Acts 6:10
They were quite unable, however, to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he spoke.
Acts 9:21
and his hearers were all amazed, and began to ask one another, "Is not this the man who in Jerusalem tried to exterminate those who called upon that Name, and came here on purpose to carry them off in chains to the High Priests?"
2 Corinthians 4:2
Nay, we have renounced the secrecy which marks a feeling of shame. We practice no cunning tricks, nor do we adulterate God's Message. But by a full clear statement of the truth we strive to commend ourselves in the presence of God to every human conscience.
Hebrews 4:12
For God's Message is full of life and power, and is keener than the sharpest two-edged sword. It pierces even to the severance of soul from spirit, and penetrates between the joints and the marrow, and it can discern the secret thoughts and purposes of the heart.

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Mark 7:3
(For the Pharisees and all the Jews--being, as they are, zealous for the traditions of the Elders--never eat without first carefully washing their hands,
Matthew 23:16
"Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, "'Whoever swears by the Sanctuary it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, is bound by the oath.'

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Luke 2:47
while all who heard Him were astonished at His intelligence and at the answers He gave.
Luke 4:32
And they were greatly impressed by His teaching, because He spoke with the language of authority.