Mark 12:35-37
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
The Question about David’s Son
35 While Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah[a] is the son of David?(A) 36 David himself, by the Holy Spirit, declared,
‘The Lord said to my Lord,
“Sit at my right hand,
until I put your enemies under your feet.” ’(B)
37 “David himself calls him Lord, so how can he be his son?” And the large crowd was listening to him with delight.(C)
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- 12.35 Or the Christ
Mark 12:35-37
International Standard Version
A Question about David’s Son(A)
35 While Jesus was teaching in the Temple, he asked, “How can the scribes say that the Messiah[a] is David’s son? 36 David himself said by the Holy Spirit,
37 David himself calls him ‘Lord,’ so how can he be his son?” And the large crowd kept listening to him with delight.
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- Mark 12:35 Or Christ
- Mark 12:36 MT source citation reads Lord
- Mark 12:36 Cf. Ps 110:1; other mss read until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet.”’
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