and went back to his hometown. He taught in the synagogue, and those who heard him were amazed. "Where did he get such wisdom?" they asked. "And what about his miracles?

You are the most handsome of men; you are an eloquent speaker. God has always blessed you.

The people who heard him were amazed at the way he taught, for he wasn't like the teachers of the Law; instead, he taught with authority.

On the Sabbath he began to teach in the synagogue. Many people were there; and when they heard him, they were all amazed. "Where did he get all this?" they asked. "What wisdom is this that has been given him? How does he perform miracles?

They were all well impressed with him and marveled at the eloquent words that he spoke. They said, "Isn't he the son of Joseph?"

They were all amazed at the way he taught, because he spoke with authority.

but they could not find a way to do it, because all the people kept listening to him, not wanting to miss a single word.

The Jewish authorities were greatly surprised and said, "How does this man know so much when he has never been to school?"

The guards answered, "Nobody has ever talked the way this man does!"