Luke 20:43
Luke 20:43 in Multiple Translations
until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet.
Till I put under your feet all those who are against you.
until I make all your enemies a footstool for your feet.’
Till I shall make thine enemies thy footestoole.
till I shall make thine enemies thy footstool;
until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet.”’
Till I make thy enemies thy footstool.
Till I make thy enemies thy footstool.
Sit here while I completely defeat your enemies.
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Context — Whose Son Is the Christ?
43until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
44Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” 45In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Luke 19:27 | And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’” |
| 2 | Psalms 110:1 | The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” |
| 3 | Revelation 19:14–21 | The armies of heaven, dressed in fine linen, white and pure, follow Him on white horses. And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS. Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. |
| 4 | Psalms 2:1–9 | Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.” The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord taunts them. Then He rebukes them in His anger, and terrifies them in His fury: “I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.” I will proclaim the decree spoken to Me by the LORD: “You are My Son; today I have become Your Father. Ask Me, and I will make the nations Your inheritance, the ends of the earth Your possession. You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery. ” |
| 5 | Psalms 110:5–6 | The Lord is at Your right hand; He will crush kings in the day of His wrath. He will judge the nations, heaping up the dead; He will crush the leaders far and wide. |
| 6 | Psalms 72:9 | May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. |
| 7 | Psalms 21:8–12 | Your hand will apprehend all Your enemies; Your right hand will seize those who hate You. You will place them in a fiery furnace at the time of Your appearing. In His wrath the LORD will engulf them, and the fire will consume them. You will wipe their descendants from the earth, and their offspring from the sons of men. Though they intend You harm, the schemes they devise will not prevail. For You will put them to flight when Your bow is trained upon them. |
| 8 | Psalms 109:4–20 | In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. They repay me evil for good, and hatred for my love. Set over him a wicked man; let an accuser stand at his right hand. When he is tried, let him be found guilty, and may his prayer be regarded as sin. May his days be few; may another take his position. May his children be fatherless and his wife a widow. May his children wander as beggars, seeking sustenance far from their ruined homes. May the creditor seize all he owns, and strangers plunder the fruits of his labor. May there be no one to extend kindness to him, and no one to favor his fatherless children. May his descendants be cut off; may their name be blotted out from the next generation. May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, and the sin of his mother never be blotted out. May their sins always remain before the LORD, that He may cut off their memory from the earth. For he never thought to show kindness, but pursued the poor and needy and brokenhearted, even to their death. The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him. The cursing that he wore like a coat, may it soak into his body like water, and into his bones like oil. May it be like a robe wrapped about him, like a belt tied forever around him. May this be the LORD’s reward to my accusers, to those who speak evil against me. |
Luke 20:43 Summary
In Luke 20:43, Jesus quotes David, who says that God will make Jesus' enemies a footstool for His feet, meaning that Jesus will have complete victory over those who oppose Him (as seen in Psalms 110:1). This verse helps us understand Jesus' power and authority, and reminds us that He is our Lord and Savior, who has dominion over all things (as seen in Matthew 28:18). By acknowledging Jesus as our Lord, we can trust in His power and authority, even in the face of challenges and enemies, and live a life that honors Him, as encouraged in Luke 20:44 and other Bible verses like Romans 8:37-39.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to make someone's enemies a footstool for their feet?
This phrase, found in Luke 20:43, is a quote from Psalms 110:1 and signifies complete victory and domination over one's enemies, as seen in the context of Jesus' conversation with the Pharisees, where He references the book of Psalms to demonstrate His authority as the Son of God.
How does this verse relate to Jesus' identity as the Son of God?
In Luke 20:43, Jesus quotes David, who calls Him 'Lord', indicating that Jesus is not just a human descendant of David, but also His Lord, as seen in Psalms 110:1 and referenced in Luke 20:44, which supports Jesus' divine nature.
What is the significance of David calling Jesus 'Lord' in this context?
By calling Jesus 'Lord', David acknowledges Jesus' superiority and divine authority, which is a key point in Jesus' argument that He is more than just a human son of David, as explained in Luke 20:44 and supported by the book of Psalms.
How does this verse fit into the larger conversation between Jesus and the Pharisees?
This verse is part of a larger conversation where Jesus is questioning the Pharisees' understanding of the Messiah, using Psalms 110:1 to demonstrate His authority and divinity, and challenging their assumptions about His identity, as seen in the surrounding verses, Luke 20:41-45.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for Jesus to have complete victory over His enemies, and how does this impact my understanding of His power and authority?
- How can I apply the concept of Jesus being my Lord and having dominion over all things to my everyday life, as seen in Psalms 110:1 and Luke 20:43?
- What does it mean for me to acknowledge Jesus as my Lord, and how can I demonstrate this in my actions and decisions, as encouraged in Luke 20:44 and other Bible verses?
- How can I trust in Jesus' power and authority, especially when faced with challenges and enemies, as seen in the context of Luke 20:41-45 and supported by other Bible verses like Romans 8:37-39?
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Sermons on Luke 20:43
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Resitution - Fruit Meet for Repentance by Mose Stoltzfus | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and possessions. He uses the example of fire, stating that starting a fire carries t |
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Luke 23:38 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the significance of Jesus as the King of the Jews, tracing the title from His birth through His crucifixion. He highlights how Jesus' kingship was acknowledg |
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Looking at God by A.W. Tozer | The preacher delves into the concept of 'lofty things' as described in the Bible, referring to proud obstacles or arrogant thoughts that exalt themselves against the knowledge of G |
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You Really Do Reap What You Sow by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the parable of the talents from Matthew 25. He explains that God has given each person a measure of grace and revelation, and it is important |
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Battling With God by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Treasures of Darkness by Alan Redpath | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the power and sovereignty of God in the context of the Babylonian captivity of Israel. He emphasizes that even though Babylon was immensely p |
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Seven Words From the Cross - Victory by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher shares a story about a British mother who prayed for her unconverted teenage son while on holiday. Meanwhile, the son finds a pamphlet and starts readi |






