And he opened his mouth,.... He spoke with a clear and strong voice, that all the people might hear him; and with great freedom, utterance, and cheerfulness, and things of the greatest moment and importance;and taught them; not his disciples only, but the whole multitude, who heard him with astonishment; see Mt 7:28.
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Matthew 5:2
Matthew 5:2
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