Matthew 7:29

Translations

Modern

…because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Traditional

For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

Literal

For He was teaching them as One having authority, and not as their scribes.

Latin

Erat enim docens eos sicut potestatem habens, et non sicut scribæ eorum, et pharisæi.

Original

Greek

English

…because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.

Notes

Matthew 7:28–29

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

Moses Citizenship in the Kingdom Little Faith

Events

Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28

Related verses

Hebrews 4:12–13
For 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.
Luke 20:8
And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”
Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
Deuteronomy 18:18–19
I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their brothers. I will put My words in his mouth, and he will tell them everything I command him.
Luke 20:46–47
“Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets.
Matthew 21:23–27
When Jesus returned to the temple courts and began to teach, the chief priests and elders of the people came up to Him. “By what authority are You doing these things?” they asked. “And who gave You this authority?”
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 15:1–9
Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked,
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Matthew 5:20
For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 23:2–6
“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.
Acts 3:22–23
For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet like me from among your brothers. You must listen to Him in everything He tells you.

Glossary

Biblical Concept of Law Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Moses Reward Scribe Teacher

Topics

Commandments: Precepts of Jesus--Explicitly Stated, or Implied in Didactic Discourse Jesus, the Christ: Received Jesus, the Christ: Teacher Power of Christ: His Teaching Religion: True Scribe(s): Instructors in the Law Scribes: Modern: Their Manner of Teaching Contrasting with That of Christ The Power of Christ: Exhibited in His Teaching

Matthew 7:29

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