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A Proverb of Unstoppable Praise
Commentators widely agree that Jesus is using a powerful proverb, not making a literal prediction. The expression emphasizes that His arrival as the Messiah is so significant and joyful that praise is absolutely necessary. If the people were silenced, the very fabric of creation would have to testify to this momentous event.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 19:40
18th Century
Theologian
The stones would—cry out. It is proper that they should celebrate my coming. Their acclamations ought not to be suppress…
AT Robertson
On Luke 19:40
If these shall hold their peace (εαν ουτο σιωπησουσιν). A condition of the first class, determined as fulfilled. The use of εαν ra…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 19:40
19th Century
Bishop
If these should hold their peace.—Here, then, at the very moment when He foresaw most clearly His own approaching end, an…
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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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 19:40
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 19:40
17th Century
Pastor
And he answered and said to them, I tell you
As a truth, which may be depended on, and you may be assured of; this h…
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…