And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
Parallel translations
- WEB When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
- BSB When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
- NKJV And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,
- NASB When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching;
- NLT When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,
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Quick answer
When Jesus finished, the crowds were astonished at his teaching. His words carried a weight and authority unlike anything they had heard.
Overview
Matthew closes the Sermon on the Mount by recording the crowds' amazement, using a formula ('when Jesus had finished') that marks the end of each major teaching block in his Gospel. Their astonishment testifies to the extraordinary nature of Jesus' words. The reaction prepares for the explanation in the next verse about the source of that authority.
Cross-references & the web
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- Luke 4:32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.
- Mark 1:22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.
- John 7:46The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.
- Mark 6:2And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
- Luke 4:22And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph’s son?
- Matt 13:53–54And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.
- Matt 22:33And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.
- John 7:15And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?
- Luke 19:48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.
- Mark 11:18And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
- Matt 11:1And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed thence to teach and to preach in their cities.
- Matt 26:1And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,
- Ps 45:2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.
- Matt 19:1And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judaea beyond Jordan;
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