Read Full ChapterThe people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
They were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
World English Bible (WEB)
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Strong's King James
They were amazingly overwhelmed at His teaching because He taught them as one having authority and not like the Torah scribes.
The F.O.G
[22] The people were amazed at His teaching style—He spoke with divine authority, not like their religious scholars who only quoted other teachers. His words carried weight that seemed to come from God Himself.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and they were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
Young's Literal Translation
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