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Matthew 22:22 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 22:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 22 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“When they had heard these words, they marvelled, and left him, and went their way.”
Matthew 22:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 22:22
When they had heard these words, they marvelled (ἀκούσαντες ἐθαύμασαν/akousantes ethaumasan). The verb θαυμάζω (thaumazō) indicates astonishment, amazement, even shock at the unexpected. Jesus's answer was so brilliant it left them speechless. They came to trap Him; instead they encountered wisdom transcending their political categories. And left him, and went their way (ἀφέντες αὐτὸν ἀπῆλθαν/aphentes auton apēlthan)—complete withdrawal, acknowledging defeat without conversion or repentance.Their marvel was intellectual admiration, not spiritual transformation. Many recognize Jesus's brillianc...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 22:22
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“but they feared the multitude; for they perceived that he spoke the parable against them. They left him”
“they were astonished at his teaching.”
“seasoned with salt”
“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.”
“neither did any man dare ask him any more questions from that day forth.”
“lest you also be like him.”
“Then give to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's.”
“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom”