[This is] a record of the family background of Jesus Christ, the descendant of David, who was the descendant of Abraham. [Note: The following is an incomplete lineage through Jesus’ step-father Joseph].
Matthew 22:42 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) “What do you think about the Christ [i.e., God’s specially chosen one]? Whose son do you think He is?” They replied, “[He is] the son of David.” More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 saying, What think ye of Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Saying, What do you think of the Christ? Whose Son is He? They said to Him, The Son of David. American Standard Version (1901) saying, What think ye of the Christ? whose son is he? They say unto him, The son of David. Common English Bible “What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?” “David’s son,” they replied. Catholic Public Domain Version saying: "What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is he?" They said to him, "David's." Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Saying: What think you of Christ? whose son is he? They say to him: David's. |
[This is] a record of the family background of Jesus Christ, the descendant of David, who was the descendant of Abraham. [Note: The following is an incomplete lineage through Jesus’ step-father Joseph].
Then the disciples in the boat worshiped Jesus, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God!”
And the crowds that walked ahead and followed behind Him shouted, “Hosanna to the son of David. [Note: The Syriac word ‘Hosanna’ originally meant ‘save now’ but came to be used as an expression of welcome, praise, blessing or acclamation]. May He, who comes in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, be blessed. Hosanna in the highest [i.e., may this blessing reach to the highest heaven].”
He said to them, “How is it [then] that David, by [inspiration of] the Holy Spirit, calls Him Lord? saying,
Now as Jesus moved on from there, two blind men followed Him [i.e., probably being led by sighted persons]. They were shouting, “Have pity on us, son of David!”
Nathaniel replied to Him, “Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel.”
[In this state] there cannot be [such distinctions as] Greek [i.e., Gentile] and Jew; circumcised people and non-circumcised people; barbarian and Scythian [Note: These last two words refer to foreigners whose language was unintelligible and who were uncivilized heathens], or slave and free person; but Christ is all [that is important] and [He is] in all [of His people].