Luke 19:27

Luke 19:27 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
• New International Version (NIV)But those enemies of mine who did not want me to be king over them—bring them here and kill them in front of me.’ ”
• English Standard Version (ESV)But as for these enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, bring them here and slaughter them before me.'"
• New King James Version (NKJV)But bring here those enemies of mine, who did not want me to reign over them, and slay them before me.’ ”

Context of Luke 19:27

25“‘But, master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten pounds!’ 26“‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away. And as for these enemies of mine who didn’t want me to be their king—bring them in and execute them right here in front of me.’” 28After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. 29As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead.

Luke 19:27 word by word

Πλὴν τοὺς ἐχθρούς μου τούτους τοὺς μὴ θελήσαντάς με βασιλεῦσαι ἐπ᾽ αὐτοὺς ἀγάγετε ὧδε καὶ κατασφάξατε αὐτοὺς ἔμπροσθέν μου.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Butπλήνplēn · but/howeverG4133
• thoseἐκεῖνοςekeinos · thatG1565
• mineἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• enemiesἐχθρόςechthros · enemyG2190
• wouldθέλωthelō ethelō · to will/desireG2309
• notμήmē · notG3361
• should reignβασιλεύωbasileuō · to reignG936
• overἐπίepi · upon/to/againstG1909
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• bringἄγωagō · to bringG71
• hitherὧδεhōde · hereG5602
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• slayκατασφάζωkatasphattō · to slaughterG2695
• beforeἔμπροσθενemprosthen · beforeG1715

Cross-references for Luke 19:27

• Luke 19:14But his people hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want him to be our king.’
• Luke 21:22For those will be days of God’s vengeance, and the prophetic words of the Scriptures will be fulfilled.
• Numbers 14:36The ten men Moses had sent to explore the land—the ones who incited rebellion against the Lord with their bad report—
• Numbers 16:30But if the Lord does something entirely new and the ground opens its mouth and swallows them and all their belongings, and they go down alive into the grave, then you will know that these men have shown contempt for the Lord.”
• Psalms 2:3“Let us break their chains,” they cry, “and free ourselves from slavery to God.”
• Psalms 21:8You will capture all your enemies. Your strong right hand will seize all who hate you.
• Psalms 69:22Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare and their prosperity become a trap.
• Isaiah 66:6What is all the commotion in the city? What is that terrible noise from the Temple? It is the voice of the Lord taking vengeance against his enemies.
• Nahum 1:2The Lord is a jealous God, filled with vengeance and rage. He takes revenge on all who oppose him and continues to rage against his enemies!
• Matthew 21:37“Finally, the owner sent his son, thinking, ‘Surely they will respect my son.’
• Matthew 22:7“The king was furious, and he sent out his army to destroy the murderers and burn their town.
• Matthew 23:34“Therefore, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers of religious law. But you will kill some by crucifixion, and you will flog others with whips in your synagogues, chasing them from city to city.
• 1 Thessalonians 2:15For some of the Jews killed the prophets, and some even killed the Lord Jesus. Now they have persecuted us, too. They fail to please God and work against all humanity
• Hebrews 10:13There he waits until his enemies are humbled and made a footstool under his feet.

Commentaries on Luke 19:27

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 27Those - enemies - bring hither - the Jews, whom I shall shortly slay by the sword of the Romans.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11-27Verses 11-27 This parable is like that of the talents, Mt 25. Those that are called to Christ, he furnishes with gifts needful for their business; and from those to whom he gives power, he expects service. The manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal, 1Co 12:7. And as every one has received the gift, so let him minister the same, 1Pe 4:10. The account required, resembles that in the parable of the talents; and the punishment of…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 27And these enemies of mine: Those who do not accept Jesus as king will encounter his judgment. This part of the parable was directed against the religious leaders. bring them here and slay them: A new king would often kill his opponents (see 1 Kings 2:13–46; compare Psalm 2).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2727. bring hither, &c.--(Compare 1Sa 15:32, 33). Referring to the awful destruction of Jerusalem, but pointing to the final destruction of all that are found in open rebellion against Christ. (See on Mt 21:1-11.)Read the comment

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Commentaries on Luke 19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings