Luke 20:41 nasb — Then He said to them, "How is it that they say the Christ is David's son?

NASB

"Then He said to them, "How is it that they say the Christ is David's son?"

— Luke 20:41, NASB

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Luke 20 — Context

38

"Now He is not the God of the dead but of the living; for all live to Him."

39

Some of the scribes answered and said, "Teacher, You have spoken well."

40

For they did not have courage to question Him any longer about anything.

41

Then He said to them, "How is it that they say the Christ is David's son?

42

"For David himself says 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."'

44

"Therefore David calls Him 'Lord,' and how is He his son?"

Luke 20:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:41 say?
Luke 20:41 in the NASB reads: “Then He said to them, "How is it that they say the Christ is David's son?”
Where is Luke 20:41 in the Bible?
Luke 20:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 41.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 20:41.
What translation should I read Luke 20:41 in?
Luke 20:41 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 20:41?
Luke 20:41 reads (NASB): “Then He said to them, "How is it that they say the Christ is David's son?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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