Matthew 7:28

Modern

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,

Traditional

And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

Literal

And it came to pass when Jesus finished these words that the crowds were astonished at His teaching.

Latin

Et factum est: cum consummasset Jesus verba hæc, admirabantur turbæ super doctrina ejus.

Greek

English

When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,

At first, Jesus began teaching only his disciples (Matthew 5:1). But large crowds soon followed him up the mountainside.

The teachers of religious law based their authority on Scripture they quoted or on the traditions of earlier scholars. In contrast, Jesus taught with direct authority.
He did quote Scripture in the Sermon on the Mount. Yet his words carried the weight of his own authority as the Messiah (God’s chosen one).

Theme notes and profiles

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.
John 7:15
The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”
Matthew 13:53–54
When Jesus had finished these parables, He withdrew from that place.
Psalm 45:2
You are the most handsome of men; grace has anointed your lips; therefore God has blessed you forever.
Mark 11:18
When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.
Matthew 22:33
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.
Luke 19:48
Yet they could not find a way to do so, because all the people hung on His words.
Matthew 11:1
After Jesus had finished instructing His twelve disciples, He went on from there to teach and preach in their cities.

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world