Luke 9:19

19 And they answered, ¹“John the Baptist. But others say, ²Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen. ”

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 all ate and were satisfied. And what was left over was picked up, twelve baskets of broken pieces.

18 Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am? ”

19 And they answered, “John the Baptist. But others say, Elijah, and others, that one of the prophets of old has risen. ”

20 Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am? ”And Peter answered, “The Christ of God. ”

21 And he strictly charged and commanded them to tell this to no one,

Cross References

• 1. 9:19 ver. 7; Matt. 14:2; Mark 6:14
• 2. 9:19 ver. 8; Mark 6:15; [Matt. 17:10; Mark 9:11; John 1:21]