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Luke 9:19

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 9:19 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others [say], Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others [say], Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
Luke 9:19 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 9

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
16And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.
17And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.
18And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?
19And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others [say], Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.
20And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.
21But he charged them, and commanded [them] to tell this to no man;
22saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.
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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
“They answering said, John the Baptist, etc.] This was the opinion of some who thought that he was risen from the dead, as in (<420907>Luke 9:7). but some say Elias; the prophet, and the Tishbite; who according to the Jewish notion, was to be the forerunner of the Messiah, so in (<420708>Luke 7:8). and others say: that one of the old prophets is risen again; thus were they divided in their sentiments about him. (See Gill on “<420908>Luke 9:8”)”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the Matthew 16:13-27 notes; Mark 8:27-38 notes. Luke 9:20 The Christ of God - The “Anointed” of God. The “Messiah” appointed by God, and who had been long promised by him. See the notes at Matthew 1:1. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“9:19 some say Elijah: See study note on 9:8.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“John: Luk 9:7, Luk 9:8; Mal 4:5; Mat 14:2; Joh 1:21, Joh 1:25 old: Mar 6:15; Joh 7:40, Joh 9:17 Luke 9:20”
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