Matthew 22:44

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 22:44 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?
Matthew 22:44 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
44The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“The Lord said unto my Lord, etc.] By the Lord that said, is meant “Jehovah” the Father, who said the following words at the time of Christ’s ascension, and entrance into heaven, after he had finished the great work of man’s salvation; prophetically delivered by the Psalmist, under the inspiration of the Spirit of God, being what was before purposed and promised: by “my Lord”, the person spoken to, the Messiah is designed, who was David’s “Adon”, or Lord, by right both of creation and redemption: as God, he made him: and as the Messiah and Saviour, redeemed him; and on both accounts had a right to rule over him. The words said unto him are, sit thou on my right hand; which is a figurative…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jesus proposes a question concerning the Messiah - See also Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44. Matthew 22:41 While the Pharisees ... - Jesus, having confounded the great sects of the Jews, proceeds, in his turn, to propose to them a question for their solution. This was done, not for the purpose of vain parade and triumph, but: 1.To show them how ignorant they were of their prophecies. 2.To humble them in view of their ignorance. 3.To bring to their attention the true doctrine respecting the Messiah - his being possessed of a character superior to that of David, the most mighty king of Israel - being his Lord, at the same time that he was his descendant. Matthew 22:42 What think ye of Christ? -…”
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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
“The Lord said to my Lord - This his dominion, to which David himself was subject, shows both the heavenly majesty of the king, and the nature of his kingdom. Sit thou on my right hand - That is, remain in the highest authority and power. Psa 110:1. Matthew 22:46”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:44 The quotation is from Ps 110:1, which is frequently cited by New Testament authors to describe Jesus (see Acts 2:34-35; 1 Cor 15:25; Heb 1:13; 2:8; 10:12-13; 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
“The Lord: This passage is expressly referred to the Messiah by several of the Jews. Rabbi Joden says, "In the world to come, the Holy Blessed God shall cause the king Messiah to sit at his right hand, as it is written, The Lord said to my Lord," etc. So Rabbi Moses Hadarson; and Saadias Gaon says, "This is Messiah our righteousness, as it is written, The Lord said to my Lord," etc. Psa 110:1; Act 2:34, Act 2:35; Co1 15:25; Heb 1:3, Heb 1:13, Heb 10:12, Heb 10:13, Heb 12:2 my Lord: Joh 20:28; Co1 1:2; Phi 3:8 till: Gen 3:15; Psa 2:8, Psa 2:9, Psa 21:9; Isa 63:1-6; Luk 19:27; Rev 19:19-21; Rev 20:1-3, Rev 20:11-15 Matthew 22:45”
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