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Is the Christ the Son of David?

41 Then Jesus said, “Why do people say that the Christ is the Son of David? 42 In the book of Psalms, David himself says:

‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit by me at my right side,
43  until I put your enemies under your control.”’[a] Psalm 110:1

44 David calls the Christ ‘Lord,’ so how can the Christ be his son?”

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Footnotes

  1. 20:43 until . . . control Literally, “until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”

Whose Son Is the Messiah?(A)

41 Then Jesus said to them, “Why is it said that the Messiah is the son of David?(B) 42 David himself declares in the Book of Psalms:

“‘The Lord said to my Lord:
    “Sit at my right hand
43 until I make your enemies
    a footstool for your feet.”’[a](C)

44 David calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 20:43 Psalm 110:1