38. Now He is not the God of the dead, but of the living, for to Him all men are alive [whether in the body or out of it] and they are alive [not dead] unto Him [in definite relationship to Him].
39. And some of the scribes replied, Teacher, you have spoken well and expertly [so that there is no room for blame].
40. For they did not dare to question Him further.
41. But He asked them, How can people say that the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One) is David's Son?
42. For David himself says in [the] Book of Psalms, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at My right hand
43. Until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet. [Ps. 110:1.]
44. So David calls Him Lord; how then is He his Son?
45. And with all the people listening, He said to His disciples,
46. Beware of the scribes, who like to walk about in long robes and love to be saluted [with honor] in places where people congregate and love the front and best seats in the synagogues and places of distinction at feasts,