Luke 19:38 kjv
Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
Luke 19:38 nkjv
saying: " 'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LORD!' Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
Luke 19:38 niv
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
Luke 19:38 esv
saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"
Luke 19:38 nlt
"Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the LORD!
Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!"
Luke 19 38 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference Note |
|---|---|---|
| Psa 118:26 | Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD. | Prophetic source of the acclamation. |
| Matt 21:9 | And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! | Parallel Triumphal Entry, Messianic title. |
| Mark 11:9-10 | And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes... Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!” | Parallel Triumphal Entry, emphasizes Davidic kingdom. |
| John 12:13 | so they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes... even the King of Israel!” | Parallel Triumphal Entry, King of Israel. |
| Zech 9:9 | Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey... | Prophecy of the humble King's entry. |
| Luke 2:14 | “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” | Echoed by the crowd's acclamation ("glory in the highest," contrast with "peace on earth"). |
| 2 Sam 7:12-13 | When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you... and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. | Davidic Covenant, promise of an everlasting King/Kingdom. |
| Jer 23:5-6 | “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch... In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The LORD Is Our Righteousness.’” | Prophecy of a righteous King from David's line. |
| Dan 7:13-14 | “I saw in the night visions, and behold, with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man... And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion...” | Prophecy of a universal, eternal kingdom for the "Son of Man." |
| Ps 24:7-10 | Lift up your heads, O gates! And be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. | Anticipation of the King of Glory's entry. |
| Isa 9:6 | For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. | Messiah as the "Prince of Peace." |
| Col 1:19-20 | For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things... making peace by the blood of his cross. | Peace achieved through Christ's sacrifice. |
| Rom 5:1 | Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. | Peace as a result of justification through Christ. |
| Eph 2:14 | For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility... | Christ breaking barriers, creating peace. |
| John 14:27 | Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. | Jesus' promise of spiritual peace. |
| Phil 2:9-11 | Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. | Universal submission and glory to Christ. |
| Rev 19:16 | On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. | Jesus as the ultimate King. |
| 1 Tim 6:15 | ...he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords. | God as the ultimate Sovereign, often applied to Christ's reign. |
| Heb 1:8 | But of the Son he says, “Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of your kingdom.” | God proclaiming His Son as King. |
| Matt 3:16-17 | And when Jesus was baptized, immediately he went up from the water... and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” | Confirmation of Jesus' divine Sonship and favor, prefiguring His authority. |
| 1 Cor 15:28 | When all things are subjected to him, then the Son himself will also be subjected to him who put all things in subjection under him, that God may be all in all. | Christ's ultimate purpose in bringing all glory to God. |
Luke 19 verses
Luke 19 38 Meaning
Luke 19:38 captures the spontaneous acclamation of a multitude during Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, declaring Him as the awaited King. The proclamation acknowledges Jesus' divine commission and authority, celebrating His arrival in fulfillment of prophecy. It uniquely blends the hope of the Messianic King with a cosmic declaration of "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest," echoing angelic pronouncements and pointing to a heavenly reconciliation facilitated by His earthly ministry and impending sacrifice. The crowd implicitly declares that ultimate peace and glory emanate from God, bestowed through this King.
Luke 19 38 Context
Luke 19:38 is part of the account of Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem, often referred to as Palm Sunday. This event occurs immediately after the Parable of the Minas and the account of Zacchaeus, emphasizing themes of God's coming kingdom, accountability, and the salvation that arrives with Jesus. As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, a city anticipating the Passover festival and simmering with Messianic expectations, He deliberately fulfills the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9 by riding on a young donkey. The "multitude of the disciples" recognizes Him as the Christ, the Davidic King, and spontaneously begins to praise God with a loud voice. Their shouts echo Psalm 118:26, a well-known Psalm recited during feasts, traditionally applied to the one who comes to represent the Lord, or prophetically, to the Messiah. This scene sets the stage for the dramatic confrontations and events of Holy Week, revealing the disparity between the crowd's expectation of a political liberator king and Jesus' true mission as a suffering servant King establishing a spiritual kingdom and ultimate peace.
Luke 19 38 Word analysis
- saying, (λέγοντες, legontes): An immediate, unified proclamation from the "whole multitude of the disciples" (Luke 19:37), emphasizing spontaneous and collective praise.
- 'Blessed (Εὐλογημένος, Eulogēmenos): Adjectival participle from εὐλογέω (eulogeō), meaning "blessed," "praised," "honored." Here, it signifies divine approval and reverence for the one spoken of. It's an acclamation of high honor, affirming Jesus' rightful place as recipient of divine favor. It directly links to the Septuagint translation of Ps 118:26.
- is the King (ὁ Βασιλεύς, ho Basileus): "The King." This definite article and noun is a clear, unequivocal Messianic title. It speaks to Jesus' sovereignty and reign, contrasting with earthly rulers like Caesar. The crowd hails Him not just as a prophet but as the promised Anointed One, the royal descendant of David, come to establish God's kingdom.
- who comes (ὁ ἐρχόμενος, ho erchomenos): This phrase is a prominent Messianic title in Jewish tradition, referring to "the coming one," the awaited deliverer. It implies fulfillment and the arrival of an age-old promise, highlighting Jesus as the very embodiment of God's active presence in salvation history. It echoes Ps 118:26 and identifies Him with the ultimate "Coming One."
- in the name of the Lord! (ἐν ὀνόματι Κυρίου, en onomati Kyriou): This signifies that Jesus acts by God's authority, representation, and power. To come "in the name of the Lord" means to come commissioned and sent by God (Yahweh in the Old Testament context), performing His will and embodying His character. This underlines the divine nature of Jesus' mission and authority, connecting directly back to Ps 118:26, where "the Lord" refers to God.
- Peace (Εἰρήνη, Eirēnē): More than just absence of conflict, "peace" (Shalom in Hebrew) signifies wholeness, well-being, reconciliation, and harmony. It points to a new cosmic order initiated by Christ. Luke specifically records "Peace in heaven" in this acclamation, a profound theological statement.
- in heaven (ἐν οὐρανῷ, en ouranō): Unique to Luke's account of the Triumphal Entry (other gospels only have "Hosanna"). This phrase creates a direct parallel and contrast with the angelic song at Jesus' birth ("Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace," Luke 2:14). At His birth, peace was proclaimed for "on earth." Here, with His mission culminating, the focus shifts to "peace in heaven," implying that through Jesus, the rift between God and humanity has been bridged; reconciliation (peace) has been achieved in the heavenly realms, impacting earth. It speaks to cosmic harmony secured by Christ's redemptive work.
- and glory (καὶ δόξα, kai doxa): "Glory" denotes God's manifested presence, power, and honor. It speaks of divine majesty.
- in the highest! (ἐν ὑψίστοις, en hypsistois): "In the highest heavens" or "to the highest places." This also echoes Luke 2:14 ("Glory to God in the highest"). The glory being proclaimed here is directed upwards, signifying that the events surrounding Jesus' entry, particularly His suffering and ultimate triumph, bring ultimate honor and exaltation back to God in the loftiest realms. This emphasizes the divine purpose and outcome of Jesus' kingship.
- "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!": This collective acclamation directly applies Psalm 118:26 to Jesus. It is a bold, public declaration of Jesus' Messiahship and kingship, acknowledged as divinely ordained and empowered. The inclusion of "King" specifically underscores His royal identity, a potent claim given Roman occupation.
- "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!": This phrase, unique to Luke, represents a sophisticated theological insight. It draws a deliberate parallel with the angelic announcement at Jesus' birth (Luke 2:14). While angels declared "peace on earth," here, the disciples, recognizing His imminent ultimate act (death and resurrection), proclaim "peace in heaven." This suggests that Jesus' arrival and work bridge the chasm between the divine (heaven) and humanity, making reconciliation possible at a cosmic level. It is a priestly declaration as much as a kingly one. The accompanying "glory in the highest" signifies that these acts redound to God's supreme honor and majesty, emphasizing God's plan being fulfilled through Jesus, establishing His own glory in the highest heaven.
Luke 19 38 Bonus section
The contrast between "peace on earth" (Luke 2:14) and "peace in heaven" (Luke 19:38) is a significant Lucan emphasis, underscoring the unfolding realization of God's salvific plan. At Christmas, peace was a hopeful proclamation to the earth, yet unrealized by many. By the Triumphal Entry, approaching His death and resurrection, Jesus' work is seen as actively achieving reconciliation ("peace") at the heavenly, cosmic level, bridging the gap between God and humanity. The Pharisees' reaction (Luke 19:39-40), attempting to silence the crowd, highlights the spiritual blindness and opposition to Jesus' true identity and mission, contrasting with the intuitive spiritual understanding of "even the stones." This acclamation, despite its celebratory nature, also sets the stage for the dramatic misunderstanding of Jesus' kingship by the Jewish leadership and, eventually, by the very crowds who cheered Him. They sought an earthly king to deliver them from Roman rule, while Jesus came to deliver them from sin and reconcile them to God.
Luke 19 38 Commentary
Luke 19:38 captures the Triumphal Entry from a uniquely Lucan theological perspective. The crowd's acclamation is not merely a political outburst but a Messianic prophecy-fulfillment proclamation, recognizing Jesus as the "King" (Basileus) sent with divine authority ("in the name of the Lord"). Their cry "Blessed is the King who comes" clearly invokes Psalm 118:26, a direct prophetic pointer to the Messiah. However, Luke's distinctive contribution lies in the addition of "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest." This powerfully connects the end of Jesus' public ministry to its beginning in Luke's Gospel. The angelic choir at His birth proclaimed "peace on earth" (Luke 2:14); here, at His final entry, the crowd announces "peace in heaven." This progression implies that Jesus, through His incarnate life, sacrificial death, and imminent glorification, brings about a heavenly peace—a profound reconciliation between God and humanity—which then reverberates onto the earth. The "glory in the highest" signifies that all this divine activity redounds to God's supreme honor, indicating that Jesus' work is the ultimate manifestation of God's glory in the cosmos, reaching its apex in His self-giving love. This is a profound statement about the nature of His kingdom: a spiritual, heavenly, reconciling reign that glorifies God universally.