Luke 19:40 net — He answered,“I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!”

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"He answered,“I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!”"

— Luke 19:40, NET Bible

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Luke 19 — Context

37

As he approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen:

38

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

39

But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him,“Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”

40

He answered,“I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!”

41

Jesus Weeps for Jerusalem under Judgment Now when Jesus approached and saw the city, he wept over it,

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saying,“If you had only known on this day, even you, the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.

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For the days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and surround you and close in on you from every side.

Luke 19:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:40 say?
Luke 19:40 in the NET Bible reads: “He answered,“I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!””
Where is Luke 19:40 in the Bible?
Luke 19:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 40.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 19:40.
What translation should I read Luke 19:40 in?
Luke 19:40 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 19:40?
Luke 19:40 reads (NET): “He answered,“I tell you, if they keep silent, the very stones will cry out!”” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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