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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.

  4. Mark 6:2Rank 4 from verse 28
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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?

  6. John 7:15Rank 6 from verse 28
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    15And the Jews marvelled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

  7. Matthew 13:53–54Rank 7 from verse 28
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    53¶ And it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these parables, he departed thence.

    54And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

  8. Matthew 22:33Rank 8 from verse 28
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    33And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

  9. Luke 19:48Rank 9 from verse 28
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    48And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

  10. Mark 11:18Rank 10 from verse 28
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    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.

  11. Matthew 11:1Rank 11 from verse 28
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    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.

  12. Matthew 26:1Rank 12 from verse 28
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    1AND it came to pass, when Jesus had finished all these sayings, he said unto his disciples,

  13. Psalms 45:2Rank 13 from verse 28
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    2Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

  14. Matthew 19:1Rank 14 from verse 28
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    1AND it came to pass, that when Jesus had finished these sayings, he departed from Galilee, and came into the coasts of Judæa beyond Jordan;

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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.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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people

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

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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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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7:24¶ Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

7:25And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

7:26And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

7:27And 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.

7:28And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:

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7:29For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

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