Luke 9:19

19 "Some say that you are John the Baptist," they answered. "Others say that you are Elijah, while others say that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life." 1

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 They all ate and had enough, and the disciples took up twelve baskets of what was left over.
18 One day when Jesus was praying alone, the disciples came to him. "Who do the crowds say I am?" he asked them.
19 "Some say that you are John the Baptist," they answered. "Others say that you are Elijah, while others say that one of the prophets of long ago has come back to life."
20 "What about you?" he asked them. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are God's Messiah."
21 Then Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell this to anyone.

Cross References 1

  • 1. 9.19Matthew 14.1, 2;Mark 6.14, 15;Luke 9.7, 8.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.