Luke 20:44
David calls him ‘Lord,’ so how is he his son?”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
In Context
43until I make yoʋr enemies a footstool for yoʋr feet.”’
45As all the people were listening, Jesus said to his disciples,
Cross References
Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).
Luke 2:11For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Galatians 4:4But when the fullness of time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Revelation 22:16“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright 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 →