Luke 9:19 nasb — They answered and said, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen…

NASB

"They answered and said, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.""

— Luke 9:19, NASB

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Luke 9 — Context

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Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them, and kept giving them to the disciples to set before the people.

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And they all ate and were satisfied; and the broken pieces which they had left over were picked up, twelve baskets full.

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And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, "Who do the people say that I am?"

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They answered and said, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again."

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And He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" And Peter answered and said, "The Christ of God."

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But He warned them and instructed them not to tell this to anyone,

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saying, "The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed and be raised up on the third day."

Luke 9:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:19 say?
Luke 9:19 in the NASB reads: “They answered and said, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again."”
Where is Luke 9:19 in the Bible?
Luke 9:19 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 19.
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 9:19.
What translation should I read Luke 9:19 in?
Luke 9:19 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 9:19?
Luke 9:19 reads (NASB): “They answered and said, "John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again."” 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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