Luke 9:19

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

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 until they were full, and the disciples filled twelve baskets with the leftovers.

18 Once when Jesus was praying by himself, the disciples joined him, and he asked them, "Who do the crowds say that I am?"

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

20 He asked them, "And what about you? Who do you say that I am?" Peter answered, "The Christ sent from God."

21 Jesus gave them strict orders not to tell this to anyone.