Luke 19:39

39 And some of the Pharisees, from amongst the multitude, said to him: Master, rebuke thy disciples.

Luke 19:39 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 19:39

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude
Who had placed themselves there, to watch and observe what was said, and done, that they might have something to reproach Christ with, expose him for, or bring as a charge against him:

said unto him, master, rebuke thy disciples:
not being able to bear such high encomiums of Jesus, and such open and public declarations of his being the Messiah; and would insinuate, that it was blasphemy in them to say what they did, and pride and vanity in him to allow of it; and that the consequence might be sedition, and tumult; and therefore it became him to check such a disorderly, noisy, evil, and dangerous practice.

Luke 19:39 In-Context

37 And when he was now coming near the descent of Mount Olivet, the whole multitude of his disciples began with joy to praise God with a loud voice, for all the mighty works they had seen,

38 Saying: Blessed be the king who cometh in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory on high!

39 And some of the Pharisees, from amongst the multitude, said to him: Master, rebuke thy disciples.

40 To whom he said: I say to you that if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.

41 And when he drew near, seeing the city, he wept over it, saying: