they were.

Jeremiah 23:29
Is not My word like fire, declares the LORD, and like a hammer that smashes a rock?"

Matthew 7:28, 29
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at His teaching, . . .

Matthew 13:54
Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. "Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?" they asked.

Luke 4:32
They were astonished at His teaching, because His message had authority.

Luke 21:15
For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.

John 7:46
"Never has anyone spoken like this man!" the officers answered.

Acts 6:10
but they could not stand up to his wisdom or the Spirit by whom he spoke.

Acts 9:21, 22
All who heard him were amazed and asked, "Isn't this the man who wreaked havoc in Jerusalem on those who call on this name? And hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?" . . .

2 Corinthians 4:2
Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

Hebrews 4:12, 13
For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. . . .

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Mark 7:3-13
Now in holding to the tradition of the elders, the Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat until they wash their hands ceremonially. . . .

Matthew 23:16-24
Woe to you, blind guides! You say, 'If anyone swears by the temple, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.' . . .