Mark 1:22

New International Reader's Version

The people were amazed at his teaching. That’s because he taught them like one who had authority. He did not talk like the teachers of the law.

Cross References

Jeremiah 23:29

“My message is like fire,” announces the Lord. “It is like a hammer that breaks a rock in pieces.

Matthew 13:54

He came to his hometown of Nazareth. There he began teaching the people in their synagogue. They were amazed. “Where did this man get this wisdom? Where did he get this power to do miracles?” they asked.

Mark 1:23

Just then a man in their synagogue cried out. He was controlled by an evil spirit. He said,

Luke 2:47

Everyone who heard him was amazed at how much he understood. They also were amazed at his answers.

Luke 21:15

I will give you words of wisdom. None of your enemies will be able to withstand them or prove them wrong.

Luke 4:32

They were amazed at his teaching, because his words had authority.

John 7:46

“No one ever spoke the way this man does,” the guards replied.

Acts 6:10

But he was too wise for them. That’s because the Holy Spirit gave Stephen wisdom whenever he spoke.

2 Corinthians 4:2

Instead, we have given up doing secret and shameful things. We don’t twist God’s word. In fact, we do just the opposite. We present the truth plainly. In the sight of God, we make our appeal to everyone’s sense of what is right and wrong.