Matthew 7:29
Matthew 7:29 | |
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← 7:28 8:1 → | |
Book | Gospel of Matthew |
Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Matthew 7:29 is the twenty-ninth (and the last) verse in the seventh chapter of the Gospel of Matthew in the New Testament. It ends a two verse conclusion following the Sermon on the Mount.
Content
In the
- ην γαρ διδασκων αυτους ως εξουσιαν
- εχων και ουχ ως οι γραμματεις αυτων
In the King James Version of the Bible, the text reads:
- For he taught them as one having
- authority, and not as the scribes.
The English Standard Version translates the passage as:
- for he was teaching them as one who
- had authority, and not as their scribes.
For a collection of other versions see BibleHub Matthew 7:29.
Analysis
In the
In some
A few authorities add "... and the
Commentary from the Church Fathers
Jerome: For as the God and Lord of Moses himself, He of His own free will either added such things as seemed omitted in the Law, or even changed some; as above we read, It was said by them of old.… But I say unto you. But the Scribes only taught the people what was written in Moses and the Prophets.[8]
Hilary of Poitiers: Or; They measure the efficacy of His power, by the might of His words.[8]
References
- ^ Schweizer, Eduard, The Good News According to Matthew. Atlanta: John Knox Press, 1975 pg. 192
- ^ αὐτῶν (autōn), meaning "their", is missing in the Textus Receptus
- ^ Luz, Ulrich. Matthew 1-7: A Continental Commentary, 1992. pg. 455
- ^ Gundry, Robert H. Matthew: a Commentary on his Literary and Theological Art, Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1982. pg 182
- ISBN 978-0-567-09481-0.
- ^ Gill's Exposition on Matthew 7, accessed 20 December 2016
- ^ Pulpit Commentary on Matthew 7, accessed 20 December 2016
- ^ a b c "Catena Aurea: commentary on the four Gospels; collected out of the works of the Fathers. Oxford: Parker, 1874. Thomas Aquinas". Oxford, Parker. 1874. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
Preceded by Matthew 7:28 |
Gospel of Matthew Chapter 7 |
Succeeded by Matthew 8:1 |