The Authority of Jesus
Matthew 7:29
In 9 translations
- BSB
- because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.
- KJV
- For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
- WEB
- for he taught them with authority, and not like the scribes.
- ASV
- for he taught them as one having authority, and not as their scribes.
- LSV
- for He was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
- YLT
- for he was teaching them as having authority, and not as the scribes.
- DBY
- for he taught them as having authority, and not as their scribes.
- DRC
- For he was teaching them as one having power, and not as the scribes and Pharisees.
- GNV
- For he taught them as one hauing authoritie, and not as the Scribes.
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Where the editions differ
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- In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles include αὐτῶν.¶ (“of them”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: αὐτῶν. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read αὐτῶν; Robinson–Pierpont omit this wording.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- ἦν γὰρ διδάσκων αὐτοὺς ὡς ἐξουσίαν ἔχων καὶ οὐχ ὡς οἱ γραμματεῖς αὐτῶν.
- RP2018
- ἦν γὰρ διδάσκων αὐτοὺς ὡς ἐξουσίαν ἔχων, καὶ οὐχ ὡς οἱ γραμματεῖς.
- TR-Boyd
- ἦν γὰρ διδάσκων αὐτοὺς ὡς ἐξουσίαν ἔχων, καὶ οὐχ ὡς οἱ γραμματεῖς.
- SCR1894
- ην γαρ διδασκων αυτους ως εξουσιαν εχων και ουχ ως οι γραμματεις
Who and where
◆ Sermon on the Mount
People, places and events the Theographic dataset links to this verse.
In the reference works topics that cite this verse
ScribesSermon on the mountSermon on the Plain, TheSermonScribe (S)Beg; Beggar; BeggingPower of Christ, ThePeterReligionPower
From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).
Cross-references most cited first
- Hebrews 4:12–13For 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. Nothing in all creation…
- Isaiah 50:4The 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.
- Luke 20:8And Jesus replied, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I am doing these things.”
- Deuteronomy 18:18–19I 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. And I will hold accountable anyone who does not listen to My…
- 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. They defraud widows of their…
- Acts 6:10but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.
- Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- Matthew 5:32But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
- Acts 3:22–23For 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. Everyone who does not listen to Him will be completely cut off…
- Matthew 21:23–27When 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?” “I…
- Matthew 15:1–9Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” Jesus replied, “And why do you break the…
- Mark 7:5–13So the Pharisees and scribes questioned Jesus: “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders? Instead, they eat with defiled hands.” Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about…
- Matthew 23:2–6“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So practice and observe everything they tell you. But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach. They tie up heavy, burdensome loads and lay them…
- Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
- Jeremiah 23:28–29Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD. “Is not My word like fire,” declares the LORD, “and like a hammer…
- Matthew 5:28But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
From the OpenBible.info cross-reference set (votes from readers; not every link is a quotation or allusion).