Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version David calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?” New Living Translation Since David called the Messiah ‘Lord,’ how can the Messiah be his son?” English Standard Version David thus calls him Lord, so how is he his son?” Berean Standard Bible Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” Berean Literal Bible David therefore calls Him Lord, and how is He his son?" King James Bible David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? New King James Version Therefore David calls Him ‘Lord’; how is He then his Son?” New American Standard Bible Therefore David calls Him ‘Lord,’ and so how is He his son?” NASB 1995 “Therefore David calls Him ‘Lord,’ and how is He his son?” NASB 1977 “David therefore calls Him ‘Lord,’ and how is He his son?” Legacy Standard Bible Therefore David calls Him ‘Lord,’ so how is He his son?” Amplified Bible So David calls Him (the Son) ‘Lord,’ and how then is He David’s son?” Christian Standard Bible David calls him ‘Lord.’ How, then, can the Messiah be his son? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible David calls Him ‘Lord; how then can the Messiah be his Son?” American Standard Version David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son? Contemporary English Version David spoke of the Messiah as his Lord, so how can the Messiah be his son?" English Revised Version David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son? GOD'S WORD® Translation David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?" Good News Translation David called him 'Lord'; how, then, can the Messiah be David's descendant?" International Standard Version So David calls him 'Lord.' Then how can he be his son?" NET Bible If David then calls him 'Lord,' how can he be his son?" New Heart English Bible "David therefore calls him Lord, so how is he his son?" Webster's Bible Translation David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son? Weymouth New Testament "David himself therefore calls Him Lord, and how can He be his son?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” World English Bible “David therefore calls him Lord, so how is he his son?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDavid, then, calls Him Lord, and how is He his son?” Berean Literal Bible David therefore calls Him Lord, and how is He his son?" Young's Literal Translation David, then, doth call him lord, and how is he his son?' Smith's Literal Translation David therefore calls him Lord, and how is be his son? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDavid then calleth him Lord: and how is he his son? Catholic Public Domain Version Therefore, David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?” New American Bible Now if David calls him ‘lord,’ how can he be his son?” New Revised Standard Version David thus calls him Lord; so how can he be his son?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIf, therefore David calls him my Lord, how then can he be his son? Aramaic Bible in Plain English If, therefore, David called him, 'my Lord', how is he his son?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentDavid, therefore, calls him Lord; and how is he his son? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament David then calleth him Lord, and how then is he his son? Mace New Testament if then David stiles the Messiah his Lord, how can he be descended from David? Weymouth New Testament "David himself therefore calls Him Lord, and how can He be his son?" Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Whose Son is the Christ?…43until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” ’ 44Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” 45In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples,… Cross References Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” Matthew 22:44 ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ Mark 12:36 Speaking by the Holy Spirit, David himself declared: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ Acts 2:34-35 For David did not ascend into heaven, but he himself says: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand / until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’ Hebrews 1:13 Yet to which of the angels did God ever say: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet”? 1 Corinthians 15:25 For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet. Ephesians 1:20-22 which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, Colossians 3:1 Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Hebrews 10:12-13 But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God. / Since that time, He waits for His enemies to be made a footstool for His feet, Revelation 3:21 To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to sit with Me on My throne, just as I overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. Romans 8:34 Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. 1 Peter 3:22 who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. Matthew 26:64 “You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Mark 14:62 “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.” Acts 7:55-56 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. / “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.” Treasury of Scripture David therefore calls him Lord, how is he then his son? how. Luke 1:31-35 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS… Luke 2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel. Jump to Previous Calls David Gives PossibleJump to Next Calls David Gives PossibleLuke 20 1. Jesus confirms his authority by a question of John's baptism.9. The parable of the vineyard. 19. Of giving tribute to Caesar. 27. He instructs the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection. 41. How Jesus is the Son of David. 45. He warns his disciples to beware of the scribes. Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ In this passage, Jesus is referencing Psalm 110:1, a psalm attributed to King David. The use of "Lord" here is significant because it indicates a position of authority and divinity. In Jewish tradition, the Messiah was expected to be a descendant of David, a human king. However, David calling the Messiah "Lord" suggests a higher status than that of a mere descendant. This implies the Messiah's divine nature, which is a cornerstone of Christian belief in Jesus as both fully God and fully man. The term "Lord" (Greek: Kyrios) is often used in the New Testament to denote Jesus' divine authority and is a title that reflects His sovereignty and pre-existence. So how can He be David’s son?” Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, and the author of many Psalms. He is a central figure in Jewish history and is revered as a model king. 2. Jesus The central figure of the New Testament, believed by Christians to be the Messiah and the Son of God. In this passage, He is teaching in the temple courts. 3. Pharisees and Sadducees Religious leaders of the time who often challenged Jesus' teachings. They were present during this discourse and were questioning Jesus' authority. 4. Temple in Jerusalem The holy place where Jesus was teaching. It was the center of Jewish worship and a place of significant religious activity. 5. Psalm 110 A Psalm of David, which Jesus references to make His point about the Messiah's identity. Teaching Points Understanding Jesus' Dual NatureJesus is both fully human and fully divine. This passage challenges us to recognize His unique identity as both the Son of David and the Son of God. The Authority of Scripture Jesus uses Scripture to reveal truth and challenge misconceptions. We should also rely on Scripture as our ultimate authority in understanding God's will. The Importance of Humility The religious leaders' failure to recognize Jesus' true identity serves as a warning against pride and self-righteousness. We must approach God with humility and openness to His revelation. Messianic Prophecies Fulfilled Jesus' reference to Psalm 110 highlights the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in His life and ministry, affirming the reliability of God's promises. Engaging with Skeptics Jesus' method of engaging with the religious leaders provides a model for how we can thoughtfully and respectfully engage with those who question our faith. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 20What is the Annunciation? Luke 20:41–44: How can David call the Messiah “Lord” if He is also David’s descendant, and isn’t this genealogically contradictory? Would Jesus inherit David's throne? Yes, per Luke 1:32. No, as a descendant of cursed Jehoiakim (Matthew 1:11, 1 Chronicles 3:16, Jeremiah 36:30). Were there one or two blind men in Jericho?Verse 44. - David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his Son? That Jesus was the acknowledged descendant of David during his earthly ministry, is indisputable; we need but refer to the cries of the populace on Palm Sunday, the words of the woman of Canaan, of blind Bartimaeus, and others. History bears its witness to the same fact. The Emperor Domitian, it is well known, summoned the kinsmen of Jesus, the sons of Jude, his so-called brother, to Rome as "the sons of David," Parallel Commentaries ... Greek So ifοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. David Δαυὶδ (Dauid) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1138: David, King of Israel. Of Hebrew origin; Dabid, the Israelite king. calls καλεῖ (kalei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Lord, Κύριον (Kyrion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. how πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! can He be ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [David’s] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. son?” υἱός (huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. Links Luke 20:44 NIVLuke 20:44 NLT Luke 20:44 ESV Luke 20:44 NASB Luke 20:44 KJV Luke 20:44 BibleApps.com Luke 20:44 Biblia Paralela Luke 20:44 Chinese Bible Luke 20:44 French Bible Luke 20:44 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 20:44 David therefore calls him Lord so how (Luke Lu Lk) |
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