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Luke 19:38

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 19:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “saying, Blessed [is] the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

saying, Blessed [is] the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
Luke 19:38 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
35And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.
36And as he went, they spread their garments in the way.
37And as he was now drawing nigh, [even] at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen;
38saying, Blessed [is] the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
39And some of the Pharisees from the multitude said unto him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples.
40And he answered and said, I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.
41And when he drew nigh, he saw the city and wept over it,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Saying, blessed be the King, etc.] The King Messiah, the King of Israel, the son of David, the Christ of God; so the Ethiopic version adds, “blessed be the King of Israel”; they sung their “Hosannas” to him, as the other evangelists say: that cometh in the name of the Lord; (see Gill on “<402109>Matthew 21:9”) peace in heaven; all heavenly peace and prosperity attend him; or let peace be made with God in heaven, by the Prince of Peace on earth, for sinful men: and glory in the highest; glory be given to God for peace, life, and salvation by his son; and that in the highest heavens, by the angels there, as well as by men on earth, and in the highest notes and strains.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Blessed be the King, &c.--Mark (Mar 11:9-10) more fully, "Hosanna," that is, "Save now," the words of Psa 118:25, which were understood to refer to Messiah; and so they add, "to the Son of David, blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord (Psa 118:26), Hosanna in the highest." This was the very loftiest style in which He could be saluted as the promised Deliverer. peace, &c.--(See on Luk 2:13-14).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Peace in heaven - God being reconciled to man. Luke 19:39”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“19:38 Blessings on the King . . . glory in highest heaven! See Pss 118:26; 148:1. Psalm 118 was one of the psalms sung by pilgrims traveling to Jerusalem for one of the festivals (Pss 113–118). • Jesus brought peace in heaven—reconciliation between God and human beings—but peace on earth awaits the future (cp. Luke 2:14; see 12:51-53; 19:41-44).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Blessed: Luk 13:35; Psa 72:17-19, Psa 118:22-26; Zac 9:9; Mat 21:9; Mar 11:9, Mar 11:10 peace: Luk 2:10-14; Rom 5:1; Eph 2:14-18; Col 1:20 glory: Eph 1:6, Eph 1:12, Eph 3:10, Eph 3:21; Ti1 1:17; Pe1 1:12; Rev 5:9-14, Rev 19:1-6 Luke 19:39”
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