Matthew 26:64

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

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Yeshua said to him, "The words are your own. But I tell you that one day you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of HaG'vurah and coming on the clouds of heaven."

“You have said it yourself,” Jesus answered. “But I say to all of you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.

In Matthew 26:64, Jesus delivers a powerful, prophetic declaration to the High Priest Caiaphas, affirming His divine identity and future glorious return. This verse stands as a cornerstone of Christian eschatology and Christology, revealing Jesus' self-understanding and His ultimate destiny.

Context

This profound statement occurs during Jesus' trial before the Jewish Sanhedrin, specifically in response to the High Priest Caiaphas's direct question: "Art thou the Christ, the Son of God?" (Matthew 26:63). Faced with false accusations and a predetermined verdict, Jesus breaks His silence not to defend Himself against the charges, but to declare His true nature and authority, knowing this truth would seal His earthly condemnation but solidify His eternal triumph.

Key Themes

  • Divine Affirmation: Jesus' response, "Thou hast said," is a common Jewish idiom signifying strong affirmation, essentially meaning "Yes, it is as you say." He unequivocally confirms His identity as the Christ, the Son of God.
  • Messianic Authority and Exaltation: The phrase "sitting on the right hand of power" is a direct reference to Psalm 110:1, a key messianic prophecy. It signifies Jesus' ultimate authority, divine majesty, and exalted position alongside God the Father after His resurrection and ascension. It is a declaration of His sovereignty over all creation.
  • The Second Coming and Judgment: "And coming in the clouds of heaven" directly echoes the vision of the Son of Man in Daniel 7:13-14. This powerful imagery speaks to Jesus' glorious, undeniable, and public return to earth, not as a suffering servant, but as the divine Judge and King. This foretells His future vindication and the judgment of those who rejected Him, including His current accusers.

Linguistic Insights

  • The phrase "Thou hast said" (Greek: Su eipas) was a polite but firm affirmation in Jewish legal contexts, confirming the High Priest's own words as truth.
  • "The Son of man" (Greek: ho huios tou anthrōpou) is Jesus' preferred self-designation, highlighting both His true humanity and His unique, divinely appointed role as revealed in prophetic texts like Daniel.
  • "Power" (Greek: dunamis) is used here as a reverential circumlocution for God, emphasizing God's omnipotence and majesty, rather than directly uttering the divine name in a courtroom setting.

Practical Application

This verse offers profound assurance and a call to reflection for believers today. It reminds us that despite appearances of weakness or defeat, Jesus is indeed the sovereign Lord, now seated in ultimate authority. His promise to return in glory serves as a foundational hope for the church (Acts 1:11) and a solemn warning to those who deny Him. It encourages us to live with an eternal perspective, knowing that every knee will one day bow before Him and every tongue confess that He is Lord (Philippians 2:10-11).

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Daniel 7:13

    I saw in the night visions, and, behold, [one] like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.

  • Mark 14:62

    And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

  • Psalms 110:1

    ¶ A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

  • Hebrews 1:3

    Who being the brightness of [his] glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high;

  • Revelation 1:7

    Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they [also] which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

  • Hebrews 12:2

    Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of [our] faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

  • Luke 21:27

    And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.

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