Focused Passage
The Rejected Son, the Questioned Authority, and the Lord Who Silences His Opponents
Jesus answers the leaders’ challenge to his authority, exposes their rejection of God’s beloved Son through the tenant parable, silences attempts to trap him politically and theologically, reveals the Messiah as David’s Lord, and warns against religious teachers who use piety for status and exploitation.
Berean Standard Bible, Public Domain - Translation notes - Reference sources
41Then Jesus declared, “How can it be said that the Christ is the Son of David?
42For David himself says in the book of Psalms: ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand
43until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
44Thus David calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?”
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