Matthew 7:28
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching,
What it says
The crowds are astonished when Jesus finishes speaking these sayings.
What it is doing
The verse marks the immediate response to his teaching.
In context
28When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were astonished at His teaching, 29because He taught as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.