John 7:15

Contemporary English Version 1995

The leaders were surprised and said, “How does this man know so much? He has never been taught!”

Cross References

Luke 4:22

All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, “Isn't he Joseph's son?”

Matthew 13:54

and went to his hometown. He taught in their synagogue, and the people were so amazed that they asked, “Where does he get all this wisdom and the power to work these miracles?

Acts 26:24

Before Paul finished defending himself, Festus shouted, “Paul, you're crazy! Too much learning has driven you out of your mind.”

John 7:46

They answered, “No one has ever spoken like this man!”

Luke 2:47

Everyone who heard him was surprised at how much he knew and at the answers he gave.

Matthew 22:22

His answer surprised them so much that they walked away.

John 1:19

The religious authorities in Jerusalem sent priests and temple helpers to ask John who he was. He told them plainly, “I am not the Messiah.”

Matthew 22:33

The crowds were surprised to hear what Jesus was teaching.

1 Samuel 10:11

Some people who had known Saul for a long time saw that he was speaking and behaving like a prophet. They said to each other, “What's happened? How can Saul be a prophet?”

John 7:11

During the festival the leaders of the people looked for Jesus and asked, “Where is he?”

John 7:13

But the people were afraid of their leaders, and none of them talked in public about him.

Acts 4:13

The officials were amazed to see how brave Peter and John were, and they knew that these two apostles were only ordinary men and not well educated. The officials were certain these men had been with Jesus.

Isaiah 29:12

Others say, “We can't read it, because we don't know how to read.”