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Matthew 22:40-1953 kjv — On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked th…

King James Version

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On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

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While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

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

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He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

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The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

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If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

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And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

— Matthew 22:40-1953, King James Version

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  • ASV

    “On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets. Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet? If David then calleth him Lord, how is he his son? And no one was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. ”

  • WEB

    “The whole law and the prophets depend on these two commandments." Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question, saying, "What do you think of the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "Of David." He said to them, "How then does David in the Spirit call him Lord, saying, 'The Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet?' "If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?" No one was able to answer him a word, neither did any man dare ask him any more questions from that day forth.”

  • NET

    “All the law and the prophets depend on these two commandments.” The Messiah: David’s Son and Lord While the Pharisees were assembled, Jesus asked them a question: “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said,“The son of David.” He said to them,“How then does David by the Spirit call him‘Lord,’ saying, ‘The Lord said to my lord,“Sit at my right hand, until I put your enemies under your feet”’? If David then calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?” No one was able to answer him a word, and from that day on no one dared to question him any longer.”

  • DRB

    “On these two commandments dependeth the whole law and the prophets. And the Pharisees being gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying: What think you of Christ? Whose son is he? They say to him: David's. He saith to them: How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying: The Lord said to my Lord: Sit on my right hand, until I make thy enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? And no man was able to answer him a word: neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. ”

  • BBE

    “On these two rules all the law and the prophets are based. Now while the Pharisees were together, Jesus put a question to them, saying, What is your opinion of the Christ? whose son is he? They say to him, The Son of David. He says to them, How then does David in the Spirit give him the name of Lord, saying, The Lord said to my Lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put under your feet all those who are against you? If David then gives him the name of Lord, how is he his son? And no one was able to give him an answer, and so great was their fear of him, that from that day no one put any more questions to him.”

  • KJVA

    “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. ”

Matthew 22 — Context

37

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.

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This is the first and great commandment.

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And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

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On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

41

While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them,

42

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

43

He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying,

44

The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

45

If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?

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And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions.

Matthew 22:40-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:40-1953 say?
Matthew 22:40-1953 in the King James Version reads: “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. ”
Where is Matthew 22:40-1953 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:40-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verses 40–1953.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 22:40-1953.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:40-1953 in?
Matthew 22:40-1953 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 Matthew 22:40-1953?
Matthew 22:40-1953 reads (KJV): “On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, Saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The Son of David. He saith unto them, How then doth David in spirit call him Lord, saying, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool? If David then call him Lord, how is he his son? And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any man from that day forth ask him any more questions. ” 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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