Category:Question about the Son of David (subject)

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The Question about the Son of David refers to an episode in the life of Jesus of Nazareth, as narrated in the Gospels of Mark (12:35-37), Matthew (22:41-46), and Luke (20:41-44).

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The Question about the Son of David in ancient sources

Gospel of Mark

Mark 12:35-37 (NRSV) -- [35] While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, "How can the scribes say that the Messiah is the son of David? [36] David himself, by the Holy Spirit, declared, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet."' [37] David himself calls him Lord; so how can he be his son?" And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.

Gospel of Matthew

Matthew 22:41-46 (NRSV) -- [41] Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them this question: [42] "What do you think of the Messiah? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "The son of David." [43] He said to them, "How is it then that David by the Spirit calls him Lord, saying, [44] 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet"'? [45] If David thus calls him Lord, how can he be his son?" [46] No one was able to give him an answer, nor from that day did anyone dare to ask him any more questions.

Gospel of Luke

Luke 20:41-44 (NRSV) -- [41] Then he said to them, "How can they say that the Messiah is David's son? [42] For David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, [43] until I make your enemies your footstool."' [44] David thus calls him Lord; so how can he be his son?"

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