Mark 12:36

"Jesus responded, as he taught in the temple, “How is it that the scribes say that the Christ is the son of David?"

Key Reflection

This question challenges the prevailing understanding among the scribes who believed Jesus to be merely a descendant of King David. By asking this, Jesus invites them to reconsider their perceptions and acknowledges that even religious authorities had incomplete views about the Messiah's identity and role.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 36. No Barnes text on this verse. {q} "by the Holy Ghost" 2 Sa 23:2; 2 Ti 3:16 __________________________________________________________________

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