Luke 9:19

19 They answered, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back."^[a]

Luke 9:19 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 9:19

They answering said, John the Baptist
This was the opinion of some who thought that he was risen from the dead, as in ( Luke 9:7 ) .

but some say Elias;
the prophet, and the Tishbite; who according to the Jewish notion, was to be the forerunner of the Messiah, so in ( Luke 7:8 ) .

and others say: that one of the old prophets is risen again;
thus were they divided in their sentiments about him. (See Gill on Luke 9:8)

Luke 9:19 In-Context

17 Everyone ate and was filled. Then they picked up 12 baskets of leftover pieces.

18 While He was praying in private and His disciples were with Him, He asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"

19 They answered, "John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, that one of the ancient prophets has come back."

20 "But you," He asked them, "who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "God's Messiah!"

21 But He strictly warned and instructed them to tell this to no one,

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit has risen