Keraia
Mark 1

Mark 1:22

Jesus Expels an Unclean Spirit · Mark 1:21–28
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Translations

Modern
The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
Traditional
And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
Literal
And they were astonished at His teaching, for He was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
Latin
Et stupebant super doctrina ejus: erat enim docens eos quasi potestatem habens, et non sicut scribæ.

Original

Greek
English
The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

Notes

Mark 1:22

The teachers of religious law were professional scribes (scholars who taught, copied, and interpreted Jewish law for the people). They were primarily associated with the Pharisees. The authority of the scribes came from quoting other scribes (compare Matthew 5:21–48). When Jesus taught, the people were amazed because he spoke and acted with real authority (see Mark 1:27; 5:20; 6:2; 7:37; 10:24–32; 11:18; 15:5).

Mark 1:21–28

Jesus driving out evil spirits shows who he is and his power over Satan (see study notes on Mark 1:12–13 and 3:27; see also 1:34, 39; 3:11–12, 22; 5:1–20; 6:13; 7:24–30; 9:14–29).

Events

Parallels

Luke 4:31–37

Glossary

Andrew, the Apostle Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Heal, Healing Mark, Gospel of Miracle Peter, the Apostle Teacher Word, Word of God, Words of God

Topics

Capernaum: Miracles of Jesus Performed At Jesus, the Christ: Heals a Demoniac (At Capernaum) Jesus, the Christ: Received Scribes: Modern: Their Manner of Teaching Contrasting with That of Christ