Luke 20:42 web — David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,

World English Bible

"David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,"

— Luke 20:42, World English Bible

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KJV
“And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,”
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ASV
“For David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, ”
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NET
“For David himself says in the book of Psalms,‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand,”
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DRB
“And David himself saith in the book of Psalms: The Lord said to my Lord, sit thou on my right hand,”
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BBE
“For David himself says in the book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Take your seat at my right hand,”
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KJVA
“And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,”
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Luke 20 — Context

Some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you speak well."

They didn't dare to ask him any more questions.

He said to them, "Why do they say that the Christ is David's son?

David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,

until I make your enemies the footstool of your feet."'

"David therefore calls him Lord, so how is he his son?"

In the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples,

Luke 20:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:42 say?

Luke 20:42 in the World English Bible reads: “David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,”

Where is Luke 20:42 in the Bible?

Luke 20:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 42.

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 20:42.

What translation should I read Luke 20:42 in?

Luke 20:42 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 20:42?

Luke 20:42 reads (WEB): “David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,” 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.

Luke 20:42 web — David himself says in the book of Psalms, 'The Lord said to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand,

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