John 7:15

The Passion Translation

The Jewish leaders were astonished by what he taught and said, “How did this man acquire such knowledge? He wasn’t trained in our schools—who taught him?”

Cross References

Isaiah 29:12

Or if it’s given to one who is illiterate with the command “Read this,” he responds, “I can’t because I cannot read.”

Matthew 13:54

When Jesus arrived in his hometown of Nazareth, he began teaching the people in the synagogue. Everyone was dazed, overwhelmed with astonishment over the depth of revelation they were hearing. They said to one another, “Where did this man get such great wisdom and miraculous powers?

Matthew 22:22

The imposters were baffled in the presence of all the people. When they realized once again that they were unable to trap Jesus, they went away stunned.

Matthew 22:33

When the crowds heard this they were dazed and astonished over his teaching!

Luke 2:47

All who heard Jesus speak were awestruck at his intelligent understanding of all that was being discussed and at his wise answers to their questions.

Luke 4:22

Everyone was impressed by how well Jesus spoke, in awe of the beautiful words of grace that came from his lips. But they said among themselves, “Who does he think he is? Isn’t he Joseph’s son, who grew up here in Nazareth?”

John 1:19

Now this was John’s testimony when some of the Jewish leaders sent an entourage of priests and temple servants from Jerusalem to interrogate him. “Who are you?” they asked him.

John 7:11

During the feast, the Jewish leaders kept looking for Jesus and asking around, “Where is he? Have you seen him?”

John 7:13

Yet no one was bold enough to speak out publicly on Jesus’ behalf for fear of the Jewish leaders.

John 7:46

They answered, “You don’t understand—he speaks amazing things like no one else has ever spoken!”

Acts 26:24

Festus interrupted Paul’s defense, blurting out, “You’re out of your mind! All this great learning of yours is driving you crazy.”

Acts 4:13

The council members were astonished as they witnessed the bold courage of Peter and John, especially when they discovered that they were just ordinary men who had never had religious training. Then they began to understand the effect Jesus had on them simply by spending time with him.