Luke 20:44 cpdv — Therefore, David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?” "

— Luke 20:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 20 — Context

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But he said to them: “How can they say that the Christ is the son of David?

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Even David himself says, in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand,

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until I set your enemies as your footstool.’

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Therefore, David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?”

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Now in the hearing of all the people, he said to his disciples:

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“Be cautious of the scribes, who choose to walk in long robes, and who love greetings in the marketplace, and the first chairs in the synagogues, and the first places at table during feasts,

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who devour the houses of widows, feigning long prayers. These will receive the greater damnation.”

Luke 20:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 20:44 say?
Luke 20:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?” ”
Where is Luke 20:44 in the Bible?
Luke 20:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 20, verse 44.
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 20:44.
What translation should I read Luke 20:44 in?
Luke 20:44 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 20:44?
Luke 20:44 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, David calls him Lord. So how can he be his 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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