Matthew 22:45 cpdv — So then, if David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"So then, if David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” "

— Matthew 22:45, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 22:45 in Other Translations

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KJV
“If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?”
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ASV
“If David then calleth him Lord, how is he his son? ”
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WEB
“"If then David calls him Lord, how is he his son?"”
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NET
“If David then calls him‘Lord,’ how can he be his son?””
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DRB
“If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?”
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BBE
“If David then gives him the name of Lord, how is he his son?”
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KJVA
“If David then call him Lord, how is he his son?”
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Matthew 22 — Context

saying: “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” They said to him, “David’s.”

He said to them: “Then how can David, in the Spirit, call him Lord, saying:

‘The Lord said to my Lord: Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool?’

So then, if David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?”

And no one was able to respond to him a word. And neither did anyone dare, from that day forward, to question him.

Matthew 22:45 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 22:45 say?

Matthew 22:45 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “So then, if David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?” ”

Where is Matthew 22:45 in the Bible?

Matthew 22:45 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 22, verse 45.

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 22:45.

What translation should I read Matthew 22:45 in?

Matthew 22:45 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 22:45?

Matthew 22:45 reads (CPDV): “So then, if David calls him Lord, 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.

Matthew 22:45 cpdv — So then, if David calls him Lord, how can he be his son?”

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