Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.

LUKE 22:69KJV
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Luke 22:69 (KJV)

What does Luke 22:69 mean?

Luke 22:69 means that from this point forward, Jesus (calling himself "the Son of man") will be in the place of highest honor and authority, sitting at the right hand of God’s power. Jesus is telling the religious leaders that, despite their judgment of him, he will soon be exalted by God.

In this scene, Jesus is on trial before the Jewish council (the Sanhedrin), who are questioning him about his identity and authority. By saying he will sit at the right hand of God, Jesus is making a bold claim about his unique relationship with God and his future role as judge and ruler, which would have been shocking to his accusers.

The Greek behind Luke 22:69

  • "Right hand" (δεξιᾶς, dexias): In Greek, this phrase points to the place of highest honor and authority, not just a physical location. To sit at someone’s right hand meant sharing in their power and status.
  • "Power" (δυνάμεως, dynameōs): This word means "might" or "strength." Here, it emphasizes God’s supreme authority, so Jesus is claiming a share in that divine power.
  • "Son of man" (υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου, huios tou anthrōpou): This title, used by Jesus for himself, often points back to Daniel 7:13–14, where a heavenly figure is given authority by God. Jesus is connecting himself to this prophetic image.

Why Luke 22:69 matters

  • This verse clarifies that Jesus saw his coming suffering and death not as defeat, but as the path to being exalted by God, which would have challenged the expectations of his listeners.
  • The statement helps explain why the religious leaders reacted so strongly; Jesus was not just claiming to be a teacher or prophet, but making a claim to divine authority.
  • Luke 22:69 connects Jesus’ trial to the larger story of God’s plan, showing that what looked like humiliation would actually lead to Jesus’ vindication and rule.

Where else these words appear

“hand” Greek G1188 · used in 53 verses

  • Matthew 5:29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
  • Mark 16:5 And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.
  • 2 Corinthians 6:7 By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,

“sit” Greek G2521 · used in 87 verses

  • Matthew 4:16 The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up.
  • Luke 1:79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.
  • Revelation 4:9 And when those beasts give glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever and ever,

“power” Greek G1411 · used in 116 verses

  • Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.
  • Acts 2:22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
  • Galatians 3:5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

“Hereafter” Greek G3568 · used in 133 verses

  • Matthew 24:21 For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
  • Acts 2:33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
  • 2 Corinthians 13:2 I told you before, and foretell you, as if I were present, the second time; and being absent now I write to them which heretofore have sinned, and to all other, that, if I come again, I will not spare: