Luke 20:42

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand

American Standard Version (1901)

For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Bible in Basic English

For David himself says in the book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Take your seat at my right hand,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David himself saith in the book of Psalms: The Lord said to my Lord, sit thou on my right hand,

Free Bible Version

For David himself says in the book of Psalms: The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand

Geneva Bible 1599

And Dauid himselfe sayth in the booke of the Psalmes, The Lord sayd vnto my Lord, Sit at my right hand,

King James (Authorized) Version

And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

One Unity Resource Bible

For David [Beloved] himself says in the book of Psalms,

Translation for Translators

Because David himself wrote about the Messiah in the book of Psalms, God said to my Lord, Sit here beside me on my right, where I will highly honor you(sg) [MTY].

Unlocked Literal Bible

For David himself says in the Book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, 'Sit at my right hand,

Noah Webster Bible

And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

World English Bible

David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand,

Young's Literal Translation

and David himself saith in the Book of Psalms, The Lord said to my lord, Sit thou on my right hand,

Context

Whose Son Is the Christ?

⁴¹Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David? ⁴²For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand ⁴³until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’

Summary

In Luke 20:42, Jesus references King David's words in Psalm 110:1 to challenge the understanding of the Messiah as merely a descendant of David. By quoting this psalm, Jesus prompts His audience to consider the deeper spiritual significance of the Messiah's identity and authority. This verse highlights Jesus' divinity and His role as the promised Savior who surpasses human lineage and earthly kingship. It points to the eternal and transcendent nature of Christ's reign, emphasizing His supremacy and sovereignty as the Son of God.

Commentary

Tyndale

Tyndale Open Study Notes

20:42-43 Jesus quotes Ps 110:1, which indicates that the Messiah is David’s Lord.