Matthew 22:33
Matthew 22:33 Meaning and Explanation
“And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.”
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Read Full Chapter →The crowds are astonished at the teaching of Jesus.
What Does Matthew 22:33 Mean?
The multitude listening in the temple courts hears the exchange and is "astonished at his doctrine" -- struck with amazement, as crowds had been since the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 7:28).
The Sadducees came to make the resurrection look foolish; they leave with the crowd marveling at its defense. Truth taught with authority does more than win arguments -- it awakens wonder. Yet the Gospel lets the reader weigh a familiar caution: astonishment at the words of Jesus is meant to ripen into trust in Jesus Himself.
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What does Matthew 22:33 mean?
The crowds are astonished at the teaching of Jesus.