Mark 12:37

David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he [then] his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

David {G1138} therefore {G3767} himself {G846} calleth {G3004} him {G846} Lord {G2962}; and {G2532} whence {G4159} is he {G2076} then his {G846} son {G5207}? And {G2532} the common {G4183} people {G3793} heard {G191} him {G846} gladly {G2234}.

David himself calls him `Lord'; so how is he his son?" The great crowd listened eagerly to him.

David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.

David himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

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Cross-References

  • Romans 1:3 (4 votes)

    Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh;

  • Romans 1:4 (4 votes)

    And declared [to be] the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

  • Matthew 11:25 (2 votes)

    ¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.

  • Matthew 1:23 (2 votes)

    Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

  • Luke 19:48 (2 votes)

    And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him.

  • James 2:5 (2 votes)

    Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

  • Revelation 22:16 (2 votes)

    I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, [and] the bright and morning star.