Matthew 22:33
New International Version
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.

New Living Translation
When the crowds heard him, they were astounded at his teaching.

English Standard Version
And when the crowd heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

Berean Standard Bible
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Berean Literal Bible
And the crowds having heard, were astonished at His teaching.

King James Bible
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

New King James Version
And when the multitudes heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

New American Standard Bible
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

NASB 1995
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

NASB 1977
And when the multitudes heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Amplified Bible
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

Christian Standard Bible
And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And when the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

American Standard Version
And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

Contemporary English Version
The crowds were surprised to hear what Jesus was teaching.

English Revised Version
And when the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He amazed the crowds who heard his teaching.

Good News Translation
When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching.

International Standard Version
When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching.

Majority Standard Bible
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching.

NET Bible
When the crowds heard this, they were amazed at his teaching.

New Heart English Bible
When the crowds heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

Weymouth New Testament
All the crowd heard this, and were filled with amazement at His teaching.

World English Bible
When the multitudes heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having heard, the multitudes were astonished at His teaching;

Berean Literal Bible
And the crowds having heard, were astonished at His teaching.

Young's Literal Translation
And having heard, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching;

Smith's Literal Translation
And the crowds having heard, were astonished at his teaching.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the multitudes hearing it, were in admiration at his doctrine.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when the crowds heard this, they wondered at his doctrine.

New American Bible
When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.

New Revised Standard Version
And when the crowd heard it, they were astounded at his teaching.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when the people heard it, they were amazed at his teaching.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when the crowds heard, they were dumbfounded at his teaching.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his teaching.

Godbey New Testament
And the multitudes hearing, were delighted with His teaching.

Haweis New Testament
And when the multitude heard it, they were amazingly struck with his doctrine.

Mace New Testament
when the people heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

Weymouth New Testament
All the crowd heard this, and were filled with amazement at His teaching.

Worrell New Testament
And the multitudes, hearing Him, were astonished at His teaching.

Worsley New Testament
And when the people heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Sadducees and the Resurrection
32‘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.” 33When the crowds heard this, they were astonished at His teaching. 34And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together.…

Cross References
Mark 12:17
Then Jesus told them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s.” And they marveled at Him.

Luke 20:26
And they were unable to trap Him in His words before the people. And amazed at His answer, they fell silent.

Matthew 7:28-29
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.

Mark 1:22
The people were astonished at His teaching, because He taught as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

Luke 4:32
They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

John 7:46
“Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered.

Matthew 13:54
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.

John 6:68
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.

Acts 4:13
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.

John 7:15
The Jews were amazed and asked, “How did this man attain such learning without having studied?”

Matthew 19:25
When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Mark 10:26
They were even more astonished and said to one another, “Who then can be saved?”

Luke 18:26
Those who heard this asked, “Who then can be saved?”

Matthew 9:33
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!”

Mark 2:12
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!”


Treasury of Scripture

And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.

they.

Matthew 22:22
When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.

Matthew 7:28,29
And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: …

Mark 6:2
And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

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Matthew 22
1. The parable of the marriage of the king's son.
9. The vocation of the Gentiles.
12. The punishment of him who lacked a wedding garment.
15. Tribute ought to be paid to Caesar.
23. Jesus confutes the Sadducees for the resurrection;
34. answers which is the first and great commandment;
41. and puzzles the Pharisees by a question about the Messiah.














When the crowds heard this
The phrase "when the crowds heard this" indicates a pivotal moment of public revelation. The Greek word for "crowds" is "ὄχλοι" (ochloi), which refers to a large group of people, often a diverse assembly. This suggests that Jesus' teachings were not confined to a select few but were accessible to all, reflecting the inclusive nature of His ministry. The word "heard" (ἀκούσαντες, akousantes) implies not just the act of listening but an engagement with the message, suggesting that the teachings of Jesus were compelling and demanded attention. Historically, the crowds in Judea were often composed of people from various walks of life, including the marginalized, who found hope and truth in Jesus' words.

they were astonished
The Greek word for "astonished" is "ἐξεπλήσσοντο" (exeplēssonto), which conveys a sense of being struck with amazement or overwhelmed with wonder. This reaction underscores the profound impact of Jesus' teachings, which often challenged conventional wisdom and religious norms of the time. The astonishment of the crowds can be seen as a testament to the authority and wisdom with which Jesus spoke, fulfilling the prophetic expectation of a teacher who would reveal the deeper truths of God. In a historical context, the teachings of Jesus often contrasted sharply with the legalistic interpretations of the Pharisees and Sadducees, offering a fresh and authoritative perspective on the Scriptures.

at His teaching
The phrase "at His teaching" highlights the content and manner of Jesus' instruction. The Greek word for "teaching" is "διδαχή" (didachē), which refers to doctrine or instruction. Jesus' teaching was characterized by clarity, authority, and a deep understanding of the Scriptures. It was not merely the content but the authority with which He taught that left the crowds in awe. In the Jewish tradition, rabbis would often quote other authorities to support their teachings, but Jesus spoke with inherent authority, as seen in Matthew 7:29, "because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes." This authority is rooted in His divine nature and mission, as the Son of God, to reveal the Kingdom of Heaven to humanity. The historical and scriptural context of Jesus' teaching ministry reveals a fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah, who would be a light to the nations and a teacher of righteousness.

(33) They were astonished at his doctrine.--Better, teaching. 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 (Mark 12:28, Luke 20:39) 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.

Verse 33. - They were astonished at his doctrine. 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!"

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Greek
When
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

crowds
ὄχλοι (ochloi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

heard [this],
ἀκούσαντες (akousantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

they were astonished
ἐξεπλήσσοντο (exeplēssonto)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1605: To strike with panic or shock; I amaze, astonish. From ek and plesso; to strike with astonishment.

at
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

teaching.
διδαχῇ (didachē)
Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1322: Teaching, doctrine, what is taught. From didasko; instruction.


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