Then he went to his hometown and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?
Mark 1:22 - The Text-Critical English New Testament The people were astonished at his teaching, because he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And they were completely astonished at His teaching, for He was teaching as One Who possessed authority, and not as the scribes. American Standard Version (1901) And they were astonished at his teaching: for he taught them as having authority, and not as the scribes. Common English Bible The people were amazed by his teaching, for he was teaching them with authority, not like the legal experts. Catholic Public Domain Version And they were astonished over his doctrine. For he was teaching them as one who has authority, and not like the scribes. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And they were astonished at his doctrine. For he was teaching them as one having power, and not as the scribes. |
Then he went to his hometown and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers?
Now in their synagogue there was a man who was possessed by an unclean spirit. He cried out,
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
For I will give you a mouth to speak and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to refute or resist.
They were astonished at his teaching, because his message was spoken with authority.
But they were not able to resist the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking.
Rather, we have renounced shameful hidden deeds; we do not act deceitfully or distort the word of God, but by openly proclaiming the truth we commend ourselves to everyone's conscience in the sight of God.