Luke 9:19

19 They answering, said, John the Baptist; but some [say], Elijah; and others [say], that one of the ancient prophets is risen again.

Luke 9:19 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 9:19

They answering said, John the Baptist
This was the opinion of some who thought that he was risen from the dead, as in ( 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 ( 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 Luke 9:8)

Luke 9:19 In-Context

17 And they ate, and were all satisfied: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them, twelve baskets.

18 And it came to pass, as he was in retirement praying, his disciples were with him; and he asked them, saying, Who say the people that I am?

19 They answering, said, John the Baptist; but some [say], Elijah; and others [say], that one of the ancient prophets is risen again.

20 He said to them, But who say ye that I am? Peter answering, said, Christ of God.

21 And he strictly charged them, and commanded [them] to tell no man that thing,