Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 19:39-46
The Response of The Pharisees: God’s Coming Judgment on Jerusalem (19:39-46). It was not to be expected that this hearty welcome of Jesus would please the Pharisees. Perhaps they were afraid of the reaction of Rome, or possibly they felt that it was coming near to blasphemy. But either way they wanted the enthusiasm stilled. There is possibly a hint in this of, ‘Now look what you have done by entering Jerusalem in this spectacular way.’ Jesus’ reply is significant. It stresses to them that... read more
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 19:39
‘And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.” ’ The Pharisees did not like what they were hearing, and they called on Jesus to rebuke these who were shouting out. It may have been concern for His and their safety. It may have been because they did not like such ascriptions being made to the Prophet with Whom they were at disagreement, and were seeking to calm the fervour, feeling that Jesus could not want it also, as it was surely going too far. It was... read more