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Luke 20:44

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 20:44 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

David therefore calleth him Lord, and how is he his son?
Luke 20:44 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 20

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
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,
46Beware of the scribes, who desire to walk in long robes, and love salutations in the marketplaces, and chief seats in the synagogues, and chief places at feasts;
47who devour widows` houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater condemnation.
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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
“David therefore called him Lord, etc.] Or, “my Lord”, as the Syriac and Ethiopic versions read; or, “his Lord”, as the Arabic version. This is the inference from the words before cited (<19B001>Psalm 110:1), upon which the following question is asked, how is he then his son? how can these things be reconciled? in what sense can he be both his Lord and son? (see Gill on “<402245>Matthew 22:45”).”
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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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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“20:44 Jesus asked why David addressed his son (i.e., his descendant) as his Lord. The implied answer was that the Messiah was more than just a human king descended from David. He is Lord of all (see 2:11; Acts 10:36). Psalm 110:1 became an important text for the apostles, confirming Jesus’ identity as the Son of God (see Mark 14:62; Acts 2:34; 7:56; Rom 8:34; 1 Cor 15:25; Eph 1:20; Col 3:1; Heb 1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12-13; 1 Pet 3:22; Rev 3:21).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“how: Luk 1:31-35, Luk 2:11; Isa 7:14; Mat 1:23; Rom 9:5; Gal 4:4; Ti1 3:16; Rev 22:16 Luke 20:45”
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