Luke 9:19

19 They answering said, "John the Baptist; but some say Elijah, and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again."

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 And they ate and were all filled, and there were taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

18 And it came to pass as He was alone praying, His disciples were with Him, and He asked them, saying, "Who say the people that I am?"

19 They answering said, "John the Baptist; but some say Elijah, and others say that one of the old prophets has risen again."

20 He said to them, "But who say ye that I am?" Peter answering said, "The Christ of God!"

21 And He strictly charged them and commanded them to tell no man this thing,