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Son of Man

To describe himself Jesus used "Son of Man" most often. In Luke 22:69, he refers to an Old Testament passage (Daniel 7:13,14) about a son of man (human being) who was given an everlasting kingdom. The Jews have understood Daniel to be referring to the promised Messiah.

Daniel 7:13-14
Luke 22:69

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Scripture

Daniel 7:13-14

"In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all peoples, nations and men of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed."

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Luke 22:69

"But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God."

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