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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.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/22.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/22.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />When the crowds heard him, they were astounded at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the crowd heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the crowds having heard, were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And when the multitude heard <i>this</i>, they were astonished at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And when the multitudes heard <i>this,</i> they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the crowds heard <i>this,</i> they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when the multitudes heard <i>this,</i> they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And when the crowds heard <i>this</i>, they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The crowds were surprised to hear what Jesus was teaching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He amazed the crowds who heard his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When the crowds heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />All the crowd heard this, and were filled with amazement at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And having heard, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And the crowds having heard, were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And having heard, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the crowds having heard, were astonished at his teaching.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the multitudes hearing it, were in admiration at his doctrine. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And when the crowds heard this, they wondered at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And when the crowd heard it, they were astounded at his teaching.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And when the people heard it, they were amazed at his teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And when the crowds heard, they were dumbfounded at his teaching.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitudes hearing, were delighted with His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And when the multitude heard it, they were amazingly struck with his doctrine.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />when the people heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />All the crowd heard this, and were filled with amazement at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And the multitudes, hearing Him, were astonished at His teaching.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And when the people heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/22-33.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=6613" 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/22.htm">The Sadducees and the Resurrection</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">32</span>‘I am the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob’? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living.” <span class="reftext">33</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">When</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/191.htm" title="191: akousantes (V-APA-NMP) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">heard this,</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.">they 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/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/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/1322.htm" title="1322: didachē (N-DFS) -- Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction.">teaching.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">34</span>And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together.…<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/12-17.htm">Mark 12:17</a></span><br />Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/20-26.htm">Luke 20:26</a></span><br />And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a></span><br />When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, / because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/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="/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="/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="/matthew/19-25.htm">Matthew 19:25</a></span><br />When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/10-26.htm">Mark 10:26</a></span><br />They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/18-26.htm">Luke 18:26</a></span><br />Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-33.htm">Matthew 9:33</a></span><br />And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/2-12.htm">Mark 2:12</a></span><br />And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.</p><p class="hdg">they.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/22-22.htm">Matthew 22:22</a></b></br> When they had heard <i>these words</i>, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28,29</a></b></br> And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/6-2.htm">Mark 6:2</a></b></br> And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing <i>him</i> were astonished, saying, From whence hath this <i>man</i> these things? and what wisdom <i>is</i> this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/12-23.htm">Amazement</a> <a href="/matthew/22-22.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/matthew/21-26.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/21-11.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/matthew/16-12.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/matthew/22-10.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/22-22.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/matthew/22-22.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/21-46.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/matthew/21-20.htm">Surprised</a> <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">Teaching</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/28-2.htm">Amazement</a> <a href="/matthew/27-14.htm">Astonished</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Crowds</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Doctrine</a> <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Filled</a> <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/matthew/23-1.htm">Multitudes</a> <a href="/mark/1-27.htm">Surprised</a> <a href="/matthew/26-55.htm">Teaching</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-1.htm">The parable of the marriage of the king's son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-9.htm">The vocation of the Gentiles.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-12.htm">The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-15.htm">Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-23.htm">Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-34.htm">answers which is the first and great commandment;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">41. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/22-41.htm">and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>When the crowds heard this</b><br>The context of this passage is Jesus' interaction with the Sadducees, a Jewish sect that denied the resurrection. The "this" refers to Jesus' response to their challenge about the resurrection, using the example of God being the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, implying that God is the God of the living. The crowds, likely composed of various Jewish groups and individuals gathered in Jerusalem, were attentive to Jesus' teachings, which often challenged the prevailing religious authorities and interpretations of the Law.<p><b>they were astonished</b><br>The reaction of astonishment indicates that Jesus' teaching was both unexpected and profound. His ability to refute the Sadducees' argument with authority and scriptural insight left the audience in awe. This astonishment is a recurring theme in the Gospels, as Jesus often taught with authority that surpassed that of the scribes and Pharisees (<a href="/matthew/7-28.htm">Matthew 7:28-29</a>). His teachings often revealed deeper truths about God's kingdom, challenging existing beliefs and traditions.<p><b>at His teaching</b><br>Jesus' teaching here not only addressed the immediate question of the resurrection but also revealed deeper theological truths about life, death, and the nature of God. His teachings were rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, yet they brought new understanding and clarity. This particular teaching emphasized the reality of the resurrection, a concept that was a point of contention among Jewish sects, as the Pharisees believed in it, while the Sadducees did not. Jesus' ability to use Scripture to affirm the resurrection would have been particularly impactful, as it aligned with the Pharisaic belief and challenged the Sadducean denial.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, whose teachings astonish the crowds. He is the Son of God and the Messiah, whose wisdom and authority are evident in His interactions with the religious leaders.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_crowds.htm">The Crowds</a></b><br>The people who were present and listening to Jesus' teachings. They represent the general populace who were often amazed by Jesus' wisdom and authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sadducees.htm">The Sadducees</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the religious group Jesus was addressing in the preceding verses. They were a sect known for their denial of the resurrection, which Jesus refutes with His teaching.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The setting for this event, as Jesus was teaching in the temple courts in Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ministry.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_resurrection.htm">The Resurrection</a></b><br>The theological concept that Jesus addresses in His teaching, which astonishes the crowd. The Sadducees' question about the resurrection leads to Jesus' profound response.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_jesus'_teaching.htm">The Authority of Jesus' Teaching</a></b><br>Jesus' teachings carry divine authority, which is why they astonish the crowds. As believers, we should approach His words with reverence and a willingness to be transformed.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_sound_doctrine.htm">The Importance of Sound Doctrine</a></b><br>The astonishment of the crowds highlights the power of truth. We must be diligent in studying Scripture to understand and uphold sound doctrine, especially concerning foundational beliefs like the resurrection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/engaging_with_skepticism.htm">Engaging with Skepticism</a></b><br>Jesus' interaction with the Sadducees teaches us how to engage with skepticism and disbelief. We should be prepared to give a reasoned defense of our faith, rooted in Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_impact_of_jesus'_ministry.htm">The Impact of Jesus' Ministry</a></b><br>The reaction of the crowds reminds us of the profound impact Jesus' ministry had on those who heard Him. We are called to share His teachings with others, trusting in their transformative power.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_consume_meat.htm">What led to Jesus's crucifixion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_don't_roman_jewish_texts_mention_jesus'_miracles.htm">If Jesus performed public miracles, why do contemporary Roman and Jewish sources fail to mention them?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_are_you_a_brood_of_vipers.htm">Why are you a brood of vipers?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_i_recognize_my_perfect_spouse.htm">How can I recognize my perfect spouse?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(33) They were astonished at his doctrine.--Better, <span class= "ital">teaching.</span> The wonder was apparently caused by the way in which the truth of the popular creed had been proved from words which seemed to the careless reader to be altogether remote from it. It was the mode of teaching rather than the doctrine taught that astonished them. The other Gospels (<a href="/mark/12-28.htm" title="And one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, and perceiving that he had answered them well, asked him, Which is the first commandment of all?">Mark 12:28</a>, <a href="/luke/20-39.htm" title="Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, you have well said.">Luke 20:39</a>) record the admiration of agreement ("Master, Thou hast well spoken") as well as astonishment. The better section of the Pharisees rejoiced to hear their opponents refuted with what seemed to them a greater dexterity than that of their ablest scribes.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 33.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">They were astonished at his doctrine.</span> The multitudes were amazed, not only at an interpretation which was entirely new to them, and which opened to them some of the depths of that Scripture of which they had been taught and knew only the letter; but because Christ showed that he looked into men's hearts, saw what was the motive and cause of their opinions, and, in explaining difficulties, unfolded eternal truths. The Sadducees, thus answered in the presence of the listening crowds, attempted no reply, slunk away confounded, utterly foiled in their hope of casting ridicule on the teaching of Christ. St. Luke notes that some scribes present, doubtless of the Pharisaic faction, were highly delighted with this public defeat of their adversaries, and cried, in enforced admiration, "Master, thou hast well said!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/22-33.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">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </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">heard [this],</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀκούσαντες</span> <span class="translit">(akousantes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">they were astonished</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. From didasko; instruction.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/22-33.htm">Matthew 22:33 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/22-33.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 22:33 When the multitudes heard it they were (Matt. 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