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Matthew 7:28

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And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:
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  1. Luke 4:32Rank 1 from verse 28
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    32And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

  2. Mark 1:22Rank 2 from verse 28
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    22And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.

  3. John 7:46Rank 3 from verse 28
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    46The officers answered, Never man spake like this man.

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    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?

  5. Luke 4:22Rank 5 from verse 28
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    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?

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Matthew 7:28

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

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COMBINED MEANING

ended

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of end, meaning to cease or bring to a close.

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people

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Persons collectively; a nation, community, or group considered as a body.

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doctrine

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That which is taught; teaching or instruction.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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27And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

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29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

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