Luke 19:39
New International Version
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”

New Living Translation
But some of the Pharisees among the crowd said, “Teacher, rebuke your followers for saying things like that!”

English Standard Version
And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”

Berean Standard Bible
But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”

Berean Literal Bible
And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples."

King James Bible
And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

New King James Version
And some of the Pharisees called to Him from the crowd, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

New American Standard Bible
And yet some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”

NASB 1995
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

NASB 1977
And some of the Pharisees in the multitude said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

Amplified Bible
Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples [for shouting these Messianic praises].”

Christian Standard Bible
Some of the Pharisees from the crowd told him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Some of the Pharisees from the crowd told Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples.”

American Standard Version
And some of the Pharisees from the multitude said unto him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples.

Contemporary English Version
Some Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, make your disciples stop shouting!"

English Revised Version
And some of the Pharisees from the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, tell your disciples to be quiet."

Good News Translation
Then some of the Pharisees in the crowd spoke to Jesus. "Teacher," they said, "command your disciples to be quiet!"

International Standard Version
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd told Jesus, "Teacher, tell your disciples to be quiet."

Majority Standard Bible
But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”

NET Bible
But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples."

New Heart English Bible
Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to him, "Teacher, rebuke your disciples."

Webster's Bible Translation
And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said to him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

Weymouth New Testament
Thereupon some of the Pharisees in the crowd appealed to Him, saying, "Rabbi, reprove your disciples."

World English Bible
Some of the Pharisees from the multitude said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And certain of the Pharisees from the multitude said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples”;

Berean Literal Bible
And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him, "Teacher, rebuke Your disciples."

Young's Literal Translation
And certain of the Pharisees from the multitude said unto him, 'Teacher, rebuke thy disciples;'

Smith's Literal Translation
And certain of the Pharisees from the crowd said to him, Teacher, censure thy disciples.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And some of the Pharisees, from amongst the multitude, said to him: Master, rebuke thy disciples.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And certain Pharisees within the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”

New American Bible
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”

New Revised Standard Version
Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But some of the men of the Pharisees who were in the multitude said to him, Teacher, rebuke your disciples.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But some of the Pharisees from among the crowds were saying to him, “Rabbi, rebuke your disciples.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude, said to him: Teacher, rebuke your disciples.

Godbey New Testament
And certain ones of the Pharisees from the multitude said to Him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples:

Haweis New Testament
And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said unto him, Master, reprove thy disciples.

Mace New Testament
upon this some of the Pharisees, who were in the crowd, said to him, master, rebuke your disciples.

Weymouth New Testament
Thereupon some of the Pharisees in the crowd appealed to Him, saying, "Rabbi, reprove your disciples."

Worrell New Testament
And some of the Pharisees from the multitude said to Him, "Teacher, rebuke Thy disciples!"

Worsley New Testament
And some of the pharisees from among the multitude said to Him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

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Context
The Triumphal Entry
38“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!” 40“I tell you,” He answered, “if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.”…

Cross References
Matthew 21:15-16
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” / “Do You hear what these children are saying?” they asked. “Yes,” Jesus answered. “Have you never read: ‘From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise’?”

Mark 11:18
When the chief priests and scribes heard this, they looked for a way to kill Him. For they were afraid of Him, because the whole crowd was astonished at His teaching.

John 12:19
Then the Pharisees said to one another, “You can see that this is doing you no good. Look how the whole world has gone after Him!”

Matthew 23:13
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter.

Acts 4:1-2
While Peter and John were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple guard and the Sadducees came up to them, / greatly disturbed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection of the dead.

John 11:47-48
Then the chief priests and Pharisees convened the Sanhedrin and said, “What are we to do? This man is performing many signs. / If we let Him go on like this, everyone will believe in Him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation.”

Matthew 12:14
But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

John 7:32
When the Pharisees heard the crowd whispering these things about Jesus, they and the chief priests sent officers to arrest Him.

Acts 5:17-18
Then the high priest and all his associates, who belonged to the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy. They went out / and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.

John 9:40-41
Some of the Pharisees who were with Him heard this, and they asked Him, “Are we blind too?” / “If you were blind,” Jesus replied, “you would not be guilty of sin. But since you claim you can see, your guilt remains.”

Matthew 9:11
When the Pharisees saw this, they asked His disciples, “Why does your Teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”

Mark 3:6
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.

John 7:48-49
“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him? / But this crowd that does not know the law—they are under a curse.”

Acts 13:45
But when the Jews saw the crowds, they were filled with jealousy, and they blasphemously contradicted what Paul was saying.

Isaiah 29:13
Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.


Treasury of Scripture

And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said to him, Master, rebuke your disciples.

rebuke.

Isaiah 26:11
LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.

Matthew 23:13
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.

John 11:47,48
Then gathered the chief priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we? for this man doeth many miracles…

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But some of the Pharisees in the crowd
The Pharisees were a prominent religious group in Judaism during the time of Jesus. Known for their strict adherence to the Law and traditions, they often found themselves in opposition to Jesus' teachings. The Greek word for "Pharisees" (Φαρισαῖοι) suggests a separation or distinction, which is fitting given their role as religious leaders who sought to maintain purity and adherence to the Law. The phrase "in the crowd" indicates that these Pharisees were amidst the throngs of people who had gathered, possibly during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. This setting underscores the tension between Jesus' growing popularity and the religious leaders' concern over His influence.

said to Him
This phrase indicates direct communication with Jesus, highlighting the boldness of the Pharisees in confronting Him publicly. The Greek verb "said" (εἶπον) is often used in the New Testament to denote authoritative or significant speech. The Pharisees' approach to Jesus reflects their perceived authority and their intent to challenge Him directly.

Teacher
The Pharisees address Jesus as "Teacher" (Διδάσκαλε), a term of respect that acknowledges His role as a rabbi or instructor. However, given the context, this title may carry a tone of irony or condescension, as the Pharisees often questioned Jesus' authority and teachings. The use of "Teacher" here is significant because it reflects the tension between recognizing Jesus' role and simultaneously challenging His actions.

rebuke Your disciples
The Greek word for "rebuke" (ἐπιτίμησον) is a strong term that implies a command to silence or correct. The Pharisees' demand for Jesus to rebuke His disciples reveals their discomfort with the disciples' actions, likely the public praise and acknowledgment of Jesus as the Messiah. This request underscores the Pharisees' desire to maintain religious order and control, as well as their resistance to the messianic implications of the disciples' proclamations.

Your disciples
The term "disciples" (μαθητάς) refers to those who followed Jesus and learned from His teachings. In this context, it highlights the close relationship between Jesus and His followers, who were publicly expressing their belief in Him as the Messiah. The Pharisees' reference to "Your disciples" emphasizes the division between Jesus' followers and the religious establishment, as well as the growing movement that Jesus was leading.

(39) And some of the Pharisees.--The comparative brevity of St. Luke's description is more than compensated by the interest of the two narratives that follow, and which are found in his Gospel only. The section of the Pharisees that spoke was probably that which had all along more or less acknowledged our Lord as a "Master" (i.e., Teacher or Rabbi), and were willing to give Him what they thought a fair share of respect as such. To go beyond that, to receive Him as the promised "He that cometh," as "the king of Israel, the Christ," seemed to them but the wild frenzy of the disciples, which the Master ought to check.

Verses 39, 40. - And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples. And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. These Pharisees were probably some of that great and influential sect who had all along listened with respect and attention to the Master, looking upon him as a most able and powerful Rabbi, but refusing to entertain any of the growing Messianic conceptions respecting his person. Godet graphically paints the scene in his suggestion that the words, "Rebuke thy disciples," were accompanied with an irritated and anxious look towards the frowning citadel of Antonia, where the Roman garrison of Jerusalem lay. It was there in full view of Jesus and the crowds. The anxious look seemed to say that the Romans were on the watch for any signs of disaffection on the part of the hated and suspected Jews. The answer of Jesus, continues the same writer, has a terrible majesty. "If I could silence all these," looking round on the impassioned faces of the multitude as they waved their palm branches in homage to their King, "the very stones on the ground would cry aloud." This striking imagery was a memory of our Lord of the prophecy of Habakkuk: "The stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it" (Habakkuk 2:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
Καί (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

some
τινες (tines)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

of the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Pharisees
Φαρισαίων (Pharisaiōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 5330: Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.

in
ἀπὸ (apo)
Preposition
Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

crowd
ὄχλου (ochlou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.

said
εἶπαν (eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

Him,
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“Teacher,
Διδάσκαλε (Didaskale)
Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1320: A teacher, master. From didasko; an instructor.

rebuke
ἐπιτίμησον (epitimēson)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2008: From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.

Your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

disciples!”
μαθηταῖς (mathētais)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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