Mark 1:22
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.”
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“The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And they were astonished at his teaching: for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and they were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Mark 1:22 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 23:29“Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer that smashes a rock?”
- Matthew 7:28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
- Matthew 13:54Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
- Matthew 23:16Woe to you, blind guides! You say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’
- Mark 7:3Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially.
- Luke 4:32They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.
- Luke 21:15For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.
- John 7:46“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.
- Acts 6:10but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
- Acts 9:21All who heard him were astounded and asked, “Isn’t this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn’t he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?”
- 2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.
- Hebrews 4:12For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
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