This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith,

Preach the Word. Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

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

And they were astonished at His doctrine, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, What is this? What new doctrine is this? For with authority He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him.

And they were all amazed and spoke among themselves, saying, What a word this is. For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.

Let no one despise your youth, but become an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.