ὁ λόγος οὗτος refers either to the commanding word of Jesus, followed by such astounding results (“quid est hoc verbum?” Vulg [47]), or = what is this thing? what a surprising affair! (“quid hoc rei est?” Beza, and after him Grotius, De Wette, etc.). In either case Lk.'s version at this point is altogether secondary and colourless as compared with Mk.'s, q.v.

[47] Vulgate (Jerome's revision of old Latin version).

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