34 They replied, "The Lord needs it."

Other Translations of Luke 19:34

King James Version

34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

English Standard Version

34 And they said, "The Lord has need of it."

The Message

34 They said, "His Master needs him."

New King James Version

34 And they said, "The Lord has need of him."

New Living Translation

34 And the disciples simply replied, "The Lord needs it."

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 19:34

Commentary on Luke 19:28-40

(Read Luke 19:28-40)

Christ has dominion over all creatures, and may use them as he pleases. He has all men's hearts both under his eye and in his hand. Christ's triumphs, and his disciples' joyful praises, vex proud Pharisees, who are enemies to him and to his kingdom. But Christ, as he despises the contempt of the proud, so he accepts the praises of the humble. Pharisees would silence the praises of Christ, but they cannot; for as God can out of stones raise up children unto Abraham, and turn the stony heart to himself, so he can bring praise out of the mouths of children. And what will be the feelings of men when the Lord returns in glory to judge the world!