Luke 19:40

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

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Other Translations for Luke 19:40

BSB
"I tell you," He answered, "if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out."
AKJV
And he answered and said to them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.
CPDV
And he said to them, "I tell you, that if these will keep silent, the stones themselves will cry out."
ERV
And he answered and said, I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.
NHEB
He answered them, "I tell you that if these were silent, the stones would cry out."
SMT
And having answered, he said to them, I say to you, that if these should be silent, the stones shall cry out.

Commentary for Luke 19:40

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 19:40
Summary
Jesus defends disciples' praise as divinely inevitable
Place
Mount of Olives area
Event
Responding to Pharisees' objection
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching