The title Son of David (Mark 12:35; Luke 20:41). A saying of Jesus from the oldest tradition, of great doctrinal importance. He declares Himself dissatisfied with the honourable title of Son of David, because He is in reality also David's Lord. By applying Psalms 110 to Himself He claims, (1) a seat at God's right hand; (2) lordship over all the human race; (3) an eternal priesthood and empire: 'Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.'

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