Luke 19:41-42 NASB,NASB

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:28-48

The advent of the humble King. To illustrate still more thoroughly the character of his kingdom as one not of ostentation and worldly glory, but of humility, our Lord directed two of his disciples to procure for him a colt, the untrained foal of an ass, that he might ride into Jerusalem thereon. The marvellous way in which the ass was lent to him indicated preternatural knowledge. Upon this colt, then, he sat, and passed amid the hosannas of the people into the sacred city. But his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:41

He beheld the city . It was a very different view to what the traveller of the present day would see from the same spot. Though Jerusalem, when Jesus Christ was teaching on earth, was subject to the stranger Herodian, and the Herodian to the great Italian power, yet the beauty and glory of the city were remarkable. Still glittered in the midst of the great city that "mass of gold and snow" known as the temple. The far-extending suburbs were covered with the gardens and palaces of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:41

The tears of Christ. We are touched by the tears of a little child; for they are the sign of a genuine, if a simple, sorrow. Much more are we affected by the tears of a strong and brave man. When a man of vigorous intelligence, accustomed to command himself, gives way to tears, then we feel that we are in the presence of a very deep and sad emotion. Such were the tears of Christ. Twice, at least, he wept; and on this occasion we understand that he gave free vent to an overpowering... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:41-42

Judaea and England. Did Jesus Christ grieve over Jerusalem as a patriot over his own country? Was there an element of patriotic sorrow in that touching and tearful lament? Did he love that land any the more because, as concerning the flesh, he was the Son of David, was born at Bethlehem, and regarded the Jews as his fellow-citizens? The idea is open to one objection. To be a patriot seems to put a man under limitation. To love our own country more than others is to love others less than... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:42

If thou hadst known,' even thou, at least in this thy day . The emphatic repetition of the "thou" and the broken form of the sentence, tell of the intense feeling of the Divine Speaker. "In this thy day." There was still time, still one day left, before his terrible trial-time began, Which filled up the measure of Jerusalem and her people's iniquity. Still one day in which, had they only known "the things which belonged to their peace," they might have won a forgiveness for all the past... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:41-44

He wept over it - Showing his compassion for the guilty city, and his strong sense of the evils that were about to come upon it. See the notes at Matthew 23:37-39. As he entered the city he passed over the Mount of Olives. From that mountain there was a full and magnificent view of the city. See the notes at Matthew 21:1. The view of the splendid capital - the knowledge of its crimes - the remembrance of the mercies of God toward it - the certainty that it might have been spared if it had... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 19:41-44

Luke 19:41-44. He beheld the city and wept over it As he drew nigh he looked on the city, and, notwithstanding he had already met with much ill usage from its inhabitants, and was at this very juncture to be put to death by them, yet, with a divine generosity and benevolence, which nothing can equal, he wept over it, in the view of the surrounding multitude, lifting up his voice and lamenting aloud the calamities which he foresaw were coming upon it. If thou hadst known, at least in this... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 19:28-44

FINAL TEACHING IN JERUSALEM119. The triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19)The time had now come for Jesus to challenge his opponents openly by a clear public demonstration that he was Israel’s Messiah. The Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him, but when told of his whereabouts they feared to take action. They were unsure of the extent of Jesus’ popular support (cf. John 11:57; John 12:9-11).To make sure that nothing stopped him from making a bold public... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 19:41

come near . Marking the progress. beheld . . . and = looking on. App-133 . wept = wept aloud. Greek. klaio = to wail. Not dakruo to shed silent tears, as in John 11:35 . over. Greek. epi. App-104 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 19:42

Saying , &c. Peculiar to Luke. If thou, &c. Assuming it as an actual fact. App-118 . Not the same as in verses: Luke 19:8 , Luke 19:31 , Luke 19:40 . hadst known. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), App-6 , for heeding. See note on Isaiah 1:3 . day. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Adjunct). App-6 , for the events taking place in it. which belong unto = for (Greek. pros. App-104 .) thy peace. For these see Isaiah 48:18 and Psalms 122:0 . Note the Figure of speech ... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:28-48

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:41

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:41

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:41-42

The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 19:42

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Luke 19:41-44

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 19:41-44

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 19:28-44

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 19:41

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 19:42

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