Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 22:33
And when the multitude heard [this,] they were astonished at his doctrine.
33. doctrine ] Rather, teaching.
Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges
Verse 33. The multitude were astonished at his doctrine.] God uses the infidelity of some for the edification of others. Had no false doctrine been broached in the world, we had not seen the full evidence of the true teaching. The opposition of deists and infidels has only served to raise up men in behalf of the truth of God, who not only have refuted them, but shown, at the same time, that the sacred testimonies are infinitely amiable in themselves, and worthy of all acceptation. Truth always gains by being opposed.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
And when the multitude heard this,…. This wise and full answer of Christ to the posing question of the Sadducees, with which perhaps they had puzzled many, and never had met with their match before:
they were astonished at his doctrine; concerning the pure, perfect, and angelic state of the righteous in the world to come;, and how strongly and nervously he proved the immortality of the soul, and the resurrection of the dead, which were both denied by the Sadducees; and who were so confounded with his answer, proof, and reasonings, that Luke says, “after that they durst not ask him any question at all”: and the Scribes were so pleased therewith, that certain of them applauded him, saying, “master, thou hast well said”.
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
They were astonished (). Descriptive imperfect passive showing the continued amazement of the crowds. They were struck out (literally).
Fuente: Robertson’s Word Pictures in the New Testament
(33) They were astonished at his doctrine.Better, teaching. The wonder was apparently caused by the way in which the truth of the popular creed had been proved from words which seemed to the careless reader to be altogether remote from it. It was the mode of teaching rather than the doctrine taught that astonished them. The other Gospels (Mar. 12:28, Luk. 20:39) record the admiration of agreement (Master, Thou hast well spoken) as well as astonishment. The better section of the Pharisees rejoiced to hear their opponents refuted with what seemed to them a greater dexterity than that of their ablest scribes.
Fuente: Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers (Old and New Testaments)
33. They were astonished at his doctrine Our Lord reanimated the dead-letter of the Old Testament in such a way as to astonish their minds and elevate their hearts. He poured the sense of immortality upon their spirit, from the pages that had by the lifeless teachings of their masters contained the sentence of death.
Fuente: Whedon’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
‘And when the crowds heard it, they were astonished at his teaching.’
It was the crowds who were impressed and astonished by His teaching. This indicates that the Sadducees were rather annoyed by being unable to reply, rather than being impressed. They were not willing to be convinced. they were merely silenced. For however strong the argument, those who do not want to hear, will not hear. It is also a reminder that the crowds were present throughout all these goings on.
Fuente: Commentary Series on the Bible by Peter Pett
Mat 22:33 . ] , Euthymius Zigabenus. Comp. Mat 7:28 .
Fuente: Heinrich August Wilhelm Meyer’s New Testament Commentary
33 And when the multitude heard this , they were astonished at his doctrine.
Ver. 33. They were astonished at his doctrine ] This was well; but St Luke Luk 20:39-40 adds that which was more strange: 1. That certain of the scribes said, Master, thou hast well said. No Jesuit had ever so much ingenuity. 2 That the Sadducees were thenceforth silent, and said no more.
” Praestat herbam dare, quam turpiter pugnare. “
“He excels to give herbs than to fight rashly.”
Those Romish frogs, the Jesuits, will never have done, though never so much set down, but be still up with their hateful Brekekekex-coax-coax. (Aristoph. in Ranis.)
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
this. See note on “thereof” (Mat 22:7).
at. Greek. epi. App-104.
doctrine = teaching.
Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
they: Mat 22:22, Mat 7:28, Mat 7:29, Mar 6:2, Mar 12:17, Luk 2:47, Luk 4:22, Luk 20:39, Luk 20:40, Joh 7:46
Reciprocal: Joh 7:15 – marvelled
Fuente: The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
2:33
No wonder the multitudes were astonished at the doctrine (teaching) of Jesus, for it put the Sadducees to silence.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
Mat 22:33. And when the multitude Which was present in the temple at the time; heard this This unthought-of, and yet convincing argument, together with so complete an answer to a cavil in which the Sadducees were wont to triumph as invincible; they were astonished at his doctrine At the clearness and solidity of his reasoning, and the manifest confutation of a sect whose principles they considered as fundamentally erroneous, and subversive of all piety and virtue.
Fuente: Joseph Bensons Commentary on the Old and New Testaments
Matthew closed his account of this encounter by recording the reaction of the multitude, not the reaction of the Sadducees. Probably few of the Sadducees changed their theology as a result of this conversation since they continued to oppose Jesus. However the reaction of the crowd shows that Jesus’ teaching had a powerful impact. To the unprejudiced observer, Jesus’ arguments, authority, and understanding of the Old Testament were astonishing. Matthew undoubtedly hoped this would be the reaction of his readers too.
This pericope reveals the intensity of the opposition to Jesus that existed among Israel’s leaders. This was the third group to try to trap Him in one day. It also shows the guilt of Israel’s leaders since they did not understand either the Scriptures or God’s power. Jesus had spoken of people entering the kingdom after death (Mat 22:10). To do so there would have to be a resurrection. Jesus also confirmed belief that the patriarchs would live in the kingdom by what He said. Thus Jesus’ teaching about resurrection answered questions about participation in the kingdom because of its postponement. Not many in Jesus’ immediate audience may have understood this, but Matthew’s readers could.