Catechism of the Catholic Church
Paragraph 439
Many Jews and even certain Gentiles who shared their hope recognized in Jesus the fundamental attributes of the messianic "Son of David," promised by God to Israel. Jesus accepted his rightful title of Messiah, though with some reserve because it was understood by some of his contemporaries in too human a sense, as essentially political. (528-529, 547)
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Related passages (suggestions)
- Acts of the Apostles 18:28·BibleActs of the Apostles 18:28
pois com grande veemência refutava publicamente os judeus, provando, pelas Escrituras, que Jesus era o Messias.
- John 12:11·BibleJohn 12:11
porque muitos judeus, por causa dele, se afastavam e acreditavam em Jesus. (= Mt 21,1-11 = Mc 11,1-10 = Lc 19,29-40)
- Luke 20:41·BibleLuke 20:41
Jesus perguntou-lhes: “Como se pode dizer que Cristo é filho de Davi?
- Ruth 4:17·BibleRuth 4:17
Suas vizinhas deram-lhe nome, dizendo: “Nasceu um filho a Noemi”. E chamaram ao menino Obed. Este foi pai de Jessé, e pai de Davi.