They were amazedat His teaching;for He was teachingthem as [one] havingauthority,and not as the scribes.
He cameto His hometownand [began] teachingthem in their synagogue,sothat they were astonished,and said,"Where[did] this man [get] thiswisdomand [these] miraculous powers?
The officersanswered,"Neverhas a manspokenthe way thismanspeaks."
and they were amazedat His teaching,for His messagewas with authority.
"Is not My wordlike fire?"declaresthe LORD,"and like a hammerwhich shattersa rock?
but we have renouncedthe things hiddenbecause of shame,not walkingin craftinessoradulteratingthe wordof God,but by the manifestationof truthcommendingourselvesto everyman'sconsciencein the sightof God.
But they were unableto copewith the wisdomand the Spiritwith whichhe was speaking.
for I will giveyou utteranceand wisdomwhichnoneof your opponentswill be ableto resistorrefute.
Just thenthere was a manin their synagoguewith an uncleanspirit;and he criedout,
And allwho heardHim were amazedat His understandingand His answers.
