## All His Words Are Equal To Scripture In the Gospels, Jesus' teachings are presented not just as teachings but as ultimate truths, God's Word itself. In passages like [Mark 2:1](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MRK.2.1); [Matthew 5:20-22](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.5.20-22), [7:24-29](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.7.24-29), [24:35](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.24.35). Jesus takes God's commands in the Old Testament and adds to them, teaching that what He explains is what the God's words and Laws really meant. In [Matthew 5:20-22](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.5.20-22), Jesus doesn't just interpret the Law; He fulfills and expands it, stating, "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to those of old... But I say to you..." This shift from "You have heard" to "But I say to you" emphasizes His authority to redefine and deepen the understanding of the Law. The frequent use of the phrase "Amen, I say to you" throughout the Gospels is a testament to this divine authority. The Book of Acts continues this theme by referring to the spoken word and the Gospel as "the word of the Lord" ([Acts 8:25](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.8.25), [13:44](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.13.44), [48](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/ACT.48)-49;). Similarly, in [Matthew 7:24-29](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MAT.7.24-29), Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount by comparing those who heed His words to a wise man who built his house on the rock, enduring all storms. The passage concludes with, "And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes." This astonishment arises from His direct assertion of authority, contrasting with the scribes who relied on existing interpretations. [Luke 4:32](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/LUK.4.32) and [Mark 1:22](https://www.bible.com/bible/59/MRK.1.22) similarly notes the reaction to His teaching in the synagogues.