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Luke 20:42

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 20:42 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
Luke 20:42 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
39And certain of the scribes answering said, Teacher, thou hast well said.
40For they durst not any more ask him any question.
41And he said unto them, How say they that the Christ is David`s son?
42For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
43Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
44David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son?
45And in the hearing of all the people he said unto his disciples,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And David himself saith in the book Psalms, etc.] In (<19B001>Psalm 110:1) the Lord said to my Lord, sit thou on my right hand; which words were delivered by David, as inspired by the Spirit of God; and contain a speech of God the Father to his son Jesus Christ, upon his ascension to heaven, after his sufferings, death, and resurrection from the dead; when he was bid to sit down in human nature, at the right hand of God, in token of having done his work on earth to full satisfaction; and in the relation of which David calls Christ his Lord; and is the reason of their being mentioned.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 22:41-46. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Psa 110:1. Luke 20:46”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“20:42-43 Jesus quotes Ps 110:1, which indicates that the Messiah is David’s Lord.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“himself: Luk 24:44; Sa2 23:1, Sa2 23:2; Mat 22:43; Mar 12:36, Mar 12:37; Act 1:20, Act 13:33-35; Heb 3:7 the Lord: Psa 110:1; Mat 22:44, Mat 22:45; Act 2:34, Act 2:35; Co1 15:25; Heb 1:13 Luke 20:43”
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