Luke 19:38-40

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:28-48

Jesus enters Jerusalem as King Messiah ( Luke 19:29-44 ). His work in the temple ( Luke 19:45-48 ). St. Luke here passes over in silence the events which happened after the episode at the house of Zacchaeus at Jericho and the speaking the great parable of "the pounds." This parable may have been spoken in the house of Zacchaeus before leaving Jericho, but it seems better to place it somewhere in the course of the walk from Jericho to Bethany, a distance of some twelve miles. St. John... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:28-48

The advent of the humble King. To illustrate still more thoroughly the character of his kingdom as one not of ostentation and worldly glory, but of humility, our Lord directed two of his disciples to procure for him a colt, the untrained foal of an ass, that he might ride into Jerusalem thereon. The marvellous way in which the ass was lent to him indicated preternatural knowledge. Upon this colt, then, he sat, and passed amid the hosannas of the people into the sacred city. But his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:39-40

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out . These Pharisees were probably some of that great and influential sect who had all along listened with respect and attention to the Master, looking upon him as a most able and powerful Rabbi, but refusing to entertain any of the growing Messianic conceptions respecting his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:39-40

Suppression and expression. It is not difficult to find the meaning of our Lord in this hyperbolical utterance of his. "Why should I silence my disciples?" he says. "Of what use would it be to suppress such strong feelings as theirs? Feeling will always find its vent. If suppressed in one form, it will express itself in another; if driven underground in one spot, it will only come up in another; if these human beings whose hearts are so filled with exultation were silenced, the very stones... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:28-39

See the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:40

The stones would ...cry out - It is “proper” that they should celebrate my coming. Their acclamations “ought” not to be suppressed. So joyful is the event which they celebrate - the coming of the Messiah - that it is not fit that I should attempt to impose silence on them. The expression here seems to be “proverbial,” and is not to be taken literally. Proverbs are designed to express the truth “strongly,” but are not to be taken to signify as much as if they were to be interpreted literally.... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 19:28-40

Luke 19:28-40. When he had thus spoken When he had finished the preceding parable in Zaccheus’s house; he went before Continued his journey, and led the way as foremost of the company, thus showing his readiness to suffer; ascending up to Jerusalem Being determined to appear there at the approaching passover, though he well knew that he was to encounter persecution and death there. And when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany Both these villages being situated at the foot of the... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 19:28-44

FINAL TEACHING IN JERUSALEM119. The triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19)The time had now come for Jesus to challenge his opponents openly by a clear public demonstration that he was Israel’s Messiah. The Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him, but when told of his whereabouts they feared to take action. They were unsure of the extent of Jesus’ popular support (cf. John 11:57; John 12:9-11).To make sure that nothing stopped him from making a bold public... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 19:38

Saying, &c. Quoted from Psalms 118:26 . name . See note on Psalms 20:1 . the LORD = Jehovah. See App-98 . heaven. Singular. without Art. See note on Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 19:39

Pharisees. App-120 . from among = from, as in Luke 19:24 . Master = Teacher. App-98 . Luke 19:1 . read more

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