Luke 20:44
David then gives him the name of Lord, so how is it possible for him to be his son?
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
In Context
43Till I put under your feet all those who are against you.
45And in the hearing of all the people he said to his disciples,
Cross References
Matthew 1:23See, the virgin will be with child, and will give birth to a son, and they will give him the name Immanuel, that is, God with us.
Luke 2:11For on this day, in the town of David, a Saviour has come to birth, who is Christ the Lord.
Galatians 4:4But when the time had come, God sent out his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,
Revelation 22:16I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give witness to you of these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright and morning star.
Matthew Henry on Luke 20:40-47
The Scribes Confounded. 39 Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. 40 And after that they durst not ask him any question at all. 41 And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? 42 And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, 43 Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 44 David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? 45 Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, 46 Beware… Read the whole commentary →