Luke 20:44
"David therefore himself calls him ‘Lord,’ and how can he be his son?"
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?
In Context
43Until I make thy enemies the footstool at thy feet.
45Then, in the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples.
Cross References
Matthew 1:23Behold! the virgin shall be with child, and shall bear a son; and they shall call his name Immanuel, a word which means "God with us."
Luke 2:11"For unto you born this day in there is born in David’s town a Saviour, who is the Anointed Lord.
Galatians 4:4But when the fulness of time was come God sent forth his Son, born of a woman, born under law,
Revelation 22:16"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and 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 →