Luke 20:37-47

37But [as for the fact] that the dead are raised [from death], even Moses showed, in the passage about the burning bush, when he calls the Lord the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.

38Now He is not the God of the dead, but of the living [so these forefathers will be among the resurrected]; for all live [in a definite relationship] to Him.”

39Some of the scribes replied, “Teacher, you have spoken well [so that there is no room for blame].”

40And they did not dare to question Him further about anything [because of the wisdom He displayed in His answers].

41Then He said to them, “How is it that people say that the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) is David’s son?

42For David himself says in the book of Psalms, ‘The Lord (the Father) said to my Lord (the Son, the Messiah), “Sit at My right hand,

43Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” ’

44So David calls Him (the Son) ‘Lord,’ and how then is He David’s son?”

45And with all the people listening, He said to His disciples,

46“Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes [displaying their prominence], and love respectful greetings in the [crowded] market places, and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets.

47These [men] who confiscate and devour widows’ houses, and for a pretense [to appear devout] offer long prayers. These [men] will receive the greater [sentence of] condemnation.”