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The Pharisees' Objection
Commentators explain the Pharisees' demand stemmed from a mix of motives. Some suggest they saw the messianic praise as inappropriate 'wild frenzy' for a mere 'Teacher.' Others point to more malicious reasons, viewing the praise as blasphemous and a potential pretext for accusing Jesus of sedition. Ultimately, their pride was vexed by His triumph.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 19:39
Some of the Pharisees (τινες των Φαρισαιων). Luke seems to imply by "from the multitude" (απο του οχλου) that these Pharisees were…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:39
19th Century
Bishop
And some of the Pharisees.—The comparative brevity of St. Luke’s description is more than compensated by the interest of the two n…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 19:39–41
19th Century
Preacher
What a contrast! The King's courtiers shouting for joy, and the King himself weeping over the guilty city where the greatest tragedy in the history…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:39
Jesus responded along these lines: It is not legitimate to project earthly conditions into the future state (vv.34–35). Eternal life is actually th…
John Gill
On Luke 19:39
17th Century
Pastor
And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude
Who had placed themselves there, to watch and observe what was sa…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 19:28–40
17th Century
Minister
Christ has dominion over all creatures and may use them as He pleases. He has all people's hearts both under His eye and in His hand.
Christ…