Matthew 22:42 asv — saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David.

American Standard Version

"saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. "

— Matthew 22:42, American Standard Version

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Matthew 22 — Context

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And a second like unto it is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.

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On these two commandments the whole law hangeth, and the prophets.

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Now while the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them a question,

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saying, What think ye of the 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 the Spirit call him Lord, saying,

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The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I put thine enemies underneath thy feet?

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

Matthew 22:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:42 say?
Matthew 22:42 in the American Standard Version reads: “saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. ”
Where is Matthew 22:42 in the Bible?
Matthew 22:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 42.
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 22:42.
What translation should I read Matthew 22:42 in?
Matthew 22:42 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 Matthew 22:42?
Matthew 22:42 reads (ASV): “saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. ” 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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