Mark 12:35-37
New International Version
Whose Son Is the Messiah?(A)(B)
35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple courts,(C) he asked, “Why do the teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the son of David?(D) 36 David himself, speaking by the Holy Spirit,(E) declared:
37 David himself calls him ‘Lord.’ How then can he be his son?”
The large crowd(G) listened to him with delight.
Footnotes
- Mark 12:36 Psalm 110:1
Mark 12:35-37
Common English Bible
Jesus corrects the legal experts
35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “Why do the legal experts say that the Christ is David’s son? 36 David himself, inspired by the Holy Spirit, said, The Lord said to my lord, ‘Sit at my right side until I turn your enemies into your footstool.’[a] 37 David himself calls him ‘Lord,’ so how can he be David’s son?” The large crowd listened to him with delight.
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