²⁹ because he taught as one who had authority, and not as their teachers of the law.

¹⁰ But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.^(A)

¹² For the word of God^(A) is alive^(B) and active.^(C) Sharper than any double-edged sword,^(D) it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.^(E)