This testimony is true; for which cause rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.

for He taught them as one having authority, and not like the scribes.

And they were astonished at His doctrine, for He was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.

Then they were all amazed, so that they were disputing among themselves, saying, "What is this? What new doctrine is this, that He commands even the unclean spirits with authority, and they obey Him?"

And amazement came upon all, and they spoke among themselves, saying, "What [is] this word! For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out."

Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but [rather] become a pattern for the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.