Luke 22:69
What does Luke 22:69 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 22:69 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 22:69 means
Jesus declares, “from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” He points beyond the present humiliation to imminent exaltation. The title “Son of man” ties His identity to the glorious figure who receives dominion; “right hand” signifies supreme authority and vindication. “From henceforth” indicates that His suffering and death are the pathway to enthronement, not the end. This claim confronts His judges: the One they condemn will soon be their Judge. The verse is a turning point—He shifts the frame from their courtroom to heaven’s throne room. In light of the New Testament, this clearly speaks of His resurrection and ascension to the Father’s right hand.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000But from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901But from henceforth shall the Son of man be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949But in the future the Son of man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862henceforth, there shall be the Son of Man sitting on the right hand of the power of God.'
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752But hereafter the Son of man shall be sitting on the right hand of the power of God.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890but henceforth shall the Son of man be sitting on the right hand of the power ofGod.
Context
After exposing the council’s unbelief, Jesus proclaims the destiny of the Son of man—seated at God’s right hand. This high claim prompts the leaders to press further: “Art thou then the Son of God?” Jesus’ reply, echoing their words, affirms the charge. The council then concludes that they need no further witnesses, having heard from His own mouth. This sets the stage for handing Him over to the Roman governor for execution.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 26:64
Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Henceforth ye shall see the Son of man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.
- Acts 2:34
For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
- Mark 16:19
So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.
- Psalms 110:1
Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
- Acts 7:55
But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,
- Romans 8:34
who is he that condemneth? It is Christ Jesus that died, yea rather, that was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
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