Mar 1:22 | TNotes | STEP | 1:22 The teachers of religious law were professional scribes—scholars who taught, copied, and interpreted Jewish law for the people. They were primarily associated with the Pharisees. The scribes’ authority was derived from quoting other scribes (cp. Matt 5:21-48 ). Jesus’ teaching caused amazement because he spoke and acted with real authority (see Mark 1:27 ; 5:20 ; 6:2 ; 7:37 ; 10:24-32 ; 11:18 ; 15:5 ).

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bMatt 5:21-48►

cMark 1:27►

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g10:24-32►

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i15:5►

‏ Mark 1:22

1:22 ^a The teachers of religious law were professional scribes—scholars who taught, copied, and interpreted Jewish law for the people. They were primarily associated with the Pharisees. The scribes’ authority was derived from quoting other scribes (cp. Matt 5:21-48 ^b). Jesus’ teaching caused amazement because he spoke and acted with real authority (see Mark 1:27 ^c; 5:20 ^d; 6:2 ^e; 7:37 ^f; 10:24-32 ^g; 11:18 ^h; 15:5 ⁱ).