Matthew 22:45
Since, then, David calls him ‘lord,’ how is he David’s son?”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?
In Context
44‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies beneath your feet’?
46No one could say a word in answer; nor did anyone after that day venture to question him further.
Cross References
Romans 1:3concerning his Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord; who, as to his human nature, was descended from David,
Philippians 2:6Though the divine nature was his from the beginning, yet he did not look on equality with God as above all things to be clung to,
Hebrews 2:14Therefore, since human nature is the common heritage of the children, Jesus also shared it, in order that by death he might render powerless him whose power lies in death – that is, the devil –
Matthew Henry on Matthew 22:42-46
The Pharisees Silenced. 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. 43 He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, 44 The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? 45 If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? 46 And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.… Read the whole commentary →