Mark 12:36

For David himself said in the Holy Spirit, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand until I make yoʋr enemies a footstool for yoʋr feet.”’

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In The King James Version

For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool.

In Context

35As Jesus taught in the temple courts, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Christ is the Son of David?

37David himself calls him ‘Lord,’ so how is he his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him gladly.

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Cross References

Acts 1:16“Brothers, it was necessary for this Scripture to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus.

Acts 28:25So they were in disagreement with one another and began to leave after Paul made this one final statement: “The Holy Spirit was right in saying to our fathers through the prophet Isaiah:

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God and is beneficial for teaching, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness,

Hebrews 3:7Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says, “Today, if you hear his voice,

Matthew Henry on Mark 12:36-41

Christ the Son and Lord of David. 35 And Jesus answered and said, while he taught in the temple, How say the scribes that Christ is the Son of David? 36 For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. 37 David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly. 38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love… Read the whole commentary →

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