Authority of Our Saviour as a Teacher
F. W. P. Greenwood, D. D. Matthew 7:29 For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. The nature of this authority. 1. It was the authority of truth. There was no artifice or affectation in His manner; no excess; solemnity. Earnestness of conviction apparent. 2. It was derived from the intrinsic truth of the doctrines which Jesus communicated, as from the sincerity with which they were taught. 3. It arose from the purity of His character. It was the authority of a good life. 4. It was the authority of heaven. The Divine assistance was afforded to Jesus; God confirmed what He said, and miracles were wrought. We are too familiar with Christ's doctrine to be astonished at it. (F. W. P. Greenwood, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: For he taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. WEB: for he taught them with authority, and not like the scribes.