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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/7.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/7.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/7.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/7.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/7.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/7.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/7.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/7.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were amazed at His teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/7.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The result was that when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were amazed at His teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/7.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now it happened that when Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at His teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/7.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished [speaking] these words [on the mountain], the crowds were astonished <i>and</i> overwhelmed at His teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/7.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/7.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished this sermon, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/7.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/7.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When Jesus finished speaking, the crowds were surprised at his teaching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/7.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus ended these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/7.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus finished this speech, the crowds were amazed at his teachings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/7.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowd was amazed at the way he taught. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/7.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying all these things, the crowds were utterly amazed at his teaching, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/7.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/7.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed by his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/7.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And it happened, when Jesus had finished saying these things, that the crowds were astonished at his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/7.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When Jesus had concluded this discourse, the crowds were filled with amazement at His teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/7.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/7.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus finished these words, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/7.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these words, the crowds were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/7.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And it came to pass, when Jesus ended these words, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/7.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And it was when Jesus finished these words, the crowds were struck with amazement at his teaching:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/7.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Jesus had fully ended these words, the people were in admiration at his doctrine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/7.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And it happened, when Jesus had completed these words, that the crowds were astonished at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/7.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When Jesus finished these words, the crowds were astonished at his teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/7.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now when Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astounded at his teaching,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/7.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And it happened when Jesus finished these words, the crowds were stunned at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/7.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when Yeshua had finished these words, the crowds were marveling at his teaching.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/7.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Jesus had ended these words, that the multitudes were astonished at his teaching:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/7.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass when Jesus finished these discourses, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/7.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And it was so, that when Jesus had concluded all these sayings, the multitudes were exceedingly struck with his teaching:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/7.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />At length Jesus finished his discourse, and the people were fill'd with astonishment at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/7.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />When Jesus had concluded this discourse, the crowds were filled with amazement at His teaching,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/7.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And it came to pass that, when Jesus ended these words, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/7.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when Jesus had ended these discourses, the people were amazed at his doctrine:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/7-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=1749" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/7.htm">The Authority of Jesus</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27</span>The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: egeneto (V-AIM-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude."></a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">When</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5055.htm" title="5055: etelesen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.">had finished</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logous (N-AMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">saying</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutous (DPro-AMP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochloi (N-NMP) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowds</a> <a href="/greek/1605.htm" title="1605: exeplēssonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To strike with panic or shock; I amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment.">were astonished</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/1322.htm" title="1322: didachē (N-DFS) -- Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction.">teaching,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">29</span>because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Mark 1:22</a></span><br />The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-32.htm">Luke 4:32</a></span><br />They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-46.htm">John 7:46</a></span><br />“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54</a></span><br />Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2</a></span><br />When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-47.htm">Luke 2:47</a></span><br />And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-68.htm">John 6:68</a></span><br />Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-15.htm">John 7:15</a></span><br />The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-20.htm">John 18:20</a></span><br />“I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus answered. “I always taught in the synagogues and at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/2-12.htm">Acts 2:12</a></span><br />Astounded and perplexed, they asked one another, “What does this mean?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-13.htm">Acts 4:13</a></span><br />When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-12.htm">Acts 13:12</a></span><br />When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/17-19.htm">Acts 17:19-20</a></span><br />So they took Paul and brought him to the Areopagus, where they asked him, “May we know what this new teaching is that you are presenting? / For you are bringing some strange notions to our ears, and we want to know what they mean.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-28.htm">Acts 26:28</a></span><br />Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18</a></span><br />For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine:</p><p class="hdg">the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/13-54.htm">Matthew 13:54</a></b></br> And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this <i>man</i> this wisdom, and <i>these</i> mighty works?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/45-2.htm">Psalm 45:2</a></b></br> Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Mark 1:22</a></b></br> And they were astonished at his doctrine: for he taught them as one that had authority, and not as the scribes.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/ezekiel/5-14.htm">Amazement</a> <a href="/habakkuk/1-5.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-1.htm">Concluded</a> <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/job/29-1.htm">Discourse</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-8.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/matthew/5-18.htm">End</a> <a href="/nahum/1-12.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/amos/7-2.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/jeremiah/51-41.htm">Surprised</a> <a href="/matthew/5-19.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/matthew/7-26.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Amazed</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Amazement</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Concluded</a> <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Discourse</a> <a href="/matthew/15-9.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/matthew/8-32.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Ended</a> <a href="/matthew/8-27.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/8-1.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/19-1.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Surprised</a> <a href="/matthew/7-29.htm">Teaching</a> <a href="/matthew/8-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 7</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-1.htm">Do Not Judge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Ask, Seek, Knock</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-13.htm">Enter through the Narrow Gate</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">The Wise and the Foolish Builders</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Jesus ends his sermon, and the people are astonished.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5-7, is a collection of teachings that outline the principles of the Kingdom of Heaven. It includes the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, and various ethical teachings. The phrase "finished saying these things" is a literary device used by Matthew to signal the end of a major discourse, which he uses throughout his Gospel (e.g., <a href="/matthew/11.htm">Matthew 11:1, 13</a>:53, 19:1, 26:1). This structure highlights the importance of Jesus' teachings and their role in establishing the new covenant.<p><b>the crowds were astonished</b><br>The reaction of the crowds indicates the profound impact of Jesus' words. The term "astonished" suggests a deep sense of wonder and amazement, often associated with encountering something unexpected or beyond ordinary human experience. This response reflects the authority and wisdom with which Jesus spoke, distinguishing Him from other teachers of the time. The crowds' astonishment can be seen as a fulfillment of prophecies about the Messiah, who would teach with divine authority and insight (<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-4</a>).<p><b>at His teaching</b><br>Jesus' teaching was revolutionary, challenging the established religious norms and offering a new understanding of God's law. Unlike the scribes and Pharisees, who relied heavily on tradition and interpretation, Jesus spoke with direct authority, often prefacing His teachings with "But I say to you" (<a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22, 28, 32, 34, 39, 44</a>). His teachings emphasized the spirit of the law rather than mere legalistic adherence, focusing on internal transformation and righteousness. This approach resonated with the crowds, who were accustomed to the burdensome interpretations of the law by religious leaders. Jesus' teaching also fulfilled the role of a prophet, as foretold in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-15.htm">Deuteronomy 18:15</a>, where Moses speaks of a prophet like himself who would come and whom the people should listen to.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, whose teachings and actions form the foundation of Christian faith. In this passage, He has just concluded the Sermon on the Mount.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>The multitude of people who followed Jesus and listened to His teachings. Their reaction of astonishment indicates the profound impact of His words.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/sermon_on_the_mount.htm">Sermon on the Mount</a></b><br>A collection of teachings by Jesus found in Matthew chapters 5-7, covering various aspects of righteous living and the Kingdom of Heaven.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/authority_of_jesus'_teaching.htm">Authority of Jesus' Teaching</a></b><br>Jesus taught with authority, unlike the scribes. His words were not just informative but transformative, challenging listeners to live according to God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/astonishment_and_reflection.htm">Astonishment and Reflection</a></b><br>The reaction of the crowds should prompt us to reflect on our own response to Jesus' teachings. Are we merely astonished, or are we moved to action?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/living_out_the_sermon.htm">Living Out the Sermon</a></b><br>The Sermon on the Mount provides practical guidelines for Christian living. We are called to embody these teachings in our daily lives, demonstrating the values of the Kingdom of Heaven.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_truth.htm">The Impact of Truth</a></b><br>Truth has a profound impact on those who hear it. As followers of Christ, we should strive to share His teachings with others, trusting in the power of His words to transform lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_7.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 7</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_jesus_unique_among_leaders.htm">What distinguishes Jesus from other religious leaders?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_do_bible_symbols_signify.htm">What do Bible symbols mean and represent?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/was_jesus_considered_a_rabbi.htm">Was Jesus considered a rabbi?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_word_of_christ_mean.htm">What does the Word of Christ mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/7.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">When Jesus had ended these sayings.</span>--The words again point to the conclusion that the Evangelist believed that he had been recording one continuous discourse.<p><span class= "bld">The people were astonished</span> <span class= "bld">at his doctrine.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">at his teaching;</span> with greater prominence given, as the words that follow show, to its manner than to its substance.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/7.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 28, 29.</span> - <span class="accented">The impression produced on the multitudes.</span> With the exception of the formula, "It came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings" (cf. <a href="/matthew/11-1.htm">Matthew 11:1</a>, note), the words are almost identical with <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Mark 1:22</a> (<a href="/luke/4-31.htm">Luke 4:31, 32</a>), but the time is, as it seems, later. The oral statement of an impression which was probably often produced is affirmed of slightly different times. <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - Sayings; Revised Version, <span class="accented">words</span> (ver. 24, note). <span class="cmt_word">The people;</span> Revised Version, <span class="accented">the multitudes</span> (<span class="greek">οἱ ὄχλοι</span>). In contrust to the scribes and ruling classes. <span class="cmt_word">Were astonished</span> (cf. <a href="/acts/13-12.htm">Acts 13:12</a>). <span class="cmt_word">At his doctrine;</span> <span class="accented">at his teaching</span> (Revised Version). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/7-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">When</span><br /><span class="grk">ὅτε</span> <span class="translit">(hote)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> </span><span class="str2">When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jesus</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰησοῦς</span> <span class="translit">(Iēsous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had finished</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐτέλεσεν</span> <span class="translit">(etelesen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5055.htm">Strong's 5055: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I end, finish, (b) I fulfill, accomplish, (c) I pay. From telos; to end, i.e. Complete, execute, conclude, discharge.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying</span><br /><span class="grk">λόγους</span> <span class="translit">(logous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> </span><span class="str2">From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">these things,</span><br /><span class="grk">τούτους</span> <span class="translit">(toutous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">crowds</span><br /><span class="grk">ὄχλοι</span> <span class="translit">(ochloi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> </span><span class="str2">From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were amazed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐξεπλήσσοντο</span> <span class="translit">(exeplēssonto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1605.htm">Strong's 1605: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike with panic or shock; I amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπὶ</span> <span class="translit">(epi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> </span><span class="str2">On, to, against, on the basis of, at. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">His</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">teaching,</span><br /><span class="grk">διδαχῇ</span> <span class="translit">(didachē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1322.htm">Strong's 1322: </a> </span><span class="str2">Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. 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