Luke 9:9

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 9:7-9

64. Death of John the Baptist (Matthew 14:1-12; Mark 6:14-29; Luke 9:7-9)By this time John the Baptist had been executed. When Herod heard the news of Jesus’ miracles, he feared that Jesus was really John come back to life and that supernatural powers were working in him (Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16). (The Herod referred to here was Herod Antipas, a son of Herod the Great; see earlier section, ‘The New Testament World’.)Having mentioned John’s death, the writers go back to record the events... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 9:9

of = concerning. Greek peri. App-104 . desired = was seeking. More than desiring. see . Greek. eidon. App-133 . Not the same word as in Luke 9:36 read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Luke 9:9

Luke 9:9. And he desired to see him.— Probably that he might have an opportunity of beingreconciled to him; for though at first Herod affected not to believe that John was risen, yet the perplexity he was in whenhe heard of it, shews plainly that he feared the worst. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Luke 9:9

9. desired to see him—but did not, till as a prisoner He was sent to him by Pilate just before His death, as we learn from Luke 23:8. Luke 23:8- :. ON THE RETURN OF THE TWELVE JESUS RETIRES WITH THEM TO BETHSAIDA, AND THERE MIRACULOUSLY FEEDS FIVE THOUSAND. (See on Luke 23:8- :). Luke 23:8- :. PETER'S CONFESSION OF CHRIST—OUR LORD'S FIRST EXPLICIT ANNOUNCEMENT OF HIS APPROACHING DEATH, AND WARNINGS ARISING OUT OF IT. (See on Luke 23:8- :; and Mark 8:34). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:1-50

G. Jesus’ preparation of the Twelve 9:1-50In this last major section describing Jesus’ ministry in and around Galilee (Luke 4:14 to Luke 9:50), Luke stressed Jesus’ preparation of His disciples for the opposition that lay before them. This was the climax of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee, and these events formed a bridge to Luke’s unique major section on Jesus’ journey to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51 to Luke 19:10).Previously Luke recorded Jesus teaching and authenticating His teaching with miracles mainly... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Luke 9:7-9

2. Herod’s question about Jesus’ identity 9:7-9 (cf. Matthew 14:1-3; Mark 6:14-16)The crucial issue in the preaching of Jesus and the Twelve during their mission in Galilee was the identity of Jesus. Luke showed the centrality of this issue by placing the present pericope in the center of his account of the Twelve’s mission. It highlights the controversy over Jesus’ identity. Herod Antipas voiced the crucial question in Luke 9:9. This section also prepares the way for Peter’s confession (Luke... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 9:1-62

Feeding the Five Thousand. Peter’s Confession. The Transfiguration1-6. Mission of the Twelve (Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:5-15; Mark 6:7-13). See on Mt.7-9. Herod thinks that John is risen again (Matthew 14:1; Mark 6:14). See on Mt.10-17. Feeding of the five thousand (Matthew 14:13; Mark 6:30; John 6:1). See on Mt and Jn.18-27. Confession of Peter (Matthew 16:13; Mark 8:27). See on Mt. St. Luke’s account is the most imperfect. Why he omits to mention the locality (Cæsarea Philippi), and Christ’s... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 9:7-9

(7-9) Because that it was said of some, . . .—See Notes on Matthew 14:1-2; Mark 6:14-16. In Matthew 14:2, and Mark 6:14, Herod is represented as himself expressing this belief. St. Luke states, probably from his knowledge of the Herodian household (see Introduction), that it did not originate with him, and that his mind was, for a time, in suspense. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 9:9

(9) And he desired to see him.—St. Luke returns (Luke 23:8) to the working of this desire, which he apparently knew from sources that were not within the reach of the other Evangelists. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 9:1-62

Healing the Sick Luke 9:2 It is the pressing task of the Christian Church to see, first, that the faith of Christ shall not be reduced to mere philanthropy; secondly, that it shall earnestly appropriate all that is good in human life, and animate, elevate, and enlarge it by making it the expression of Christian faith and love. The particular good in human life to which we shall now apply Christian principles is the noble work of healing the sick. I. The healing of the sick as a part of the... read more

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