Luke 9:19

19 They answering said , John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is 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 did eat , and were all filled : and there was 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 , Whom say the people that I am ?

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

20 He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am ? Peter answering said , The Christ of God.

21 And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;