Matthew 22:42

Translations

Modern

“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.

Traditional

Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David.

Literal

…saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Of whom is He son?” They say to Him, “Of David.”

Latin

…dicens: Quid vobis videtur de Christo? cujus filius est? Dicunt ei: David.

Original

Greek

English

“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered.

Notes

Matthew 22:42

Whose son is He? … David's: See study note on Matthew 9:27; also see 2 Samuel 7:12–14; Psalms 2:7–9; 110; Isaiah 11:1, 10; Jeremiah 23:5–6.

Matthew 22:41–46

After Jesus defended himself against the traps of his opponents (21:23–22:40), he asked them a question. How can the Messiah be called both the son of David and also the Lord of David (Psalm 110:1).

Matthew 21:23–22:46

This section focuses on how Jewish leaders challenged the authority of Jesus. Each time, the wisdom of Jesus revealed their lack of spiritual understanding. These debates also revealed the status of Jesus as the Messiah and the consequences of rejecting him. Sadly, the leaders became more resistant with each encounter and plotted to kill Jesus (Matthew 21:23, 46; 22:15–17, 23, 34, 41).

Theme notes and profiles

David Kingship The Messiah The Promise of Dynasty

Events

Related verses

Jeremiah 23:5–6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
John 6:68–69
Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Amos 9:11
“In that day I will restore the fallen tent of David. I will repair its gaps, restore its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old,
Ezekiel 34:23–24
I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd.
Matthew 16:13–17
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, He questioned His disciples: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”
Isaiah 7:13–14
Then Isaiah said, “Hear now, O house of David! Is it not enough to try the patience of men? Will you try the patience of my God as well?
Matthew 1:1
This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:
Isaiah 11:1–4
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.
Isaiah 9:6–7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Matthew 9:27
As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!”
Colossians 3:11
Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.
John 7:41–42
Others declared, “This is the Christ.” But still others asked, “How can the Christ come from Galilee?

Parallels

Mark 12:35–37 Luke 20:41–44

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

David Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Psalms, Book of Root of Jesse Son of God

Topics

David: King of Israel: David As Prophet David: King of Israel: Jesus Called Son of Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Jehovah Jesus, the Christ: Other Scriptures Relating to his Messiahship The Human Nature of Christ was of the Seed of David

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