39. Some experts in Moses’ Teachings responded, “Teacher, that was well said.”
40. From that time on, no one dared to ask him another question.
41. Jesus said to them, “How can people say that the Messiah is David’s son?
42. David says in the book of Psalms,‘The Lord said to my Lord,“Take the highest position in heaven
43. until I make your enemies your footstool.” ’
44. David calls him Lord. So how can he be his son?”
45. While all the people were listening, Jesus said to the disciples,
46. “Beware of the experts in Moses’ Teachings! They like to walk around in long robes and love to be greeted in the marketplaces, to have the front seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at dinners.
47. They rob widows by taking their houses and then say long prayers to make themselves look good. The experts in Moses’ Teachings will receive the most severe punishment.”