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Luke 4:32

They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

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ASV

and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority.

KJV

And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.

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ἐνenwithG1722 →
ἐξουσίᾳexousiaauthorityG1849 →
ἦνēnwasG1510 →
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λόγοςlogosmessageG3056 →
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Matthew 7:28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,Luke 4:36All the people were overcome with amazement and asked one another, “What is this message? With authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out!”Matthew 7:28–29When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.John 6:63The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.2 Corinthians 10:4–5The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.Hebrews 4:12–13For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.1 Thessalonians 1:5because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.Luke 2:47And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.Luke 5:9For he and his companions were astonished at the catch of fish they had taken,Mark 1:22The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.1 Corinthians 14:24–25But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,John 4:41And many more believed because of His message.1 Corinthians 2:4–5My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,Jeremiah 23:28–29Let the prophet who has a dream retell it, but let him who has My word speak it truthfully. For what is straw compared to grain?” declares the LORD.2 Corinthians 4:2Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

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