Luke 4:32
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.”
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BSBPD
“They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“And they were astonished at his doctrine: for his word was with power.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“and they were astonished at his teaching; for his word was with authority.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and they were astonished at his teaching, because his word was with authority.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Luke 4:32 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Jeremiah 23:28Let 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.
- Matthew 7:28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
- Mark 1:22The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.
- 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!”
- John 6:63The Spirit gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words I have spoken to you are spirit and they are life.
- 1 Corinthians 2:4My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,
- 1 Corinthians 14:24But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,
- 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.
- 2 Corinthians 10:4The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the world. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.
- 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.
- Titus 2:15Speak these things as you encourage and rebuke with all authority. Let no one despise you.
- Hebrews 4:12For 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.
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