⭐WEB · Matthew 22:42

What does Matthew 22:42 mean?

"saying, “What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “Of David.”"

— Matthew 22:42 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

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The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.”

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Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,

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saying, “What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “Of David.”

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He said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying,

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‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet?’

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“If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?”

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