Luke 19:40

And He answered them, I tell you, that if these were silent, the very stones would cry out.

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out.

In Context

39And some of the pharisees from among the multitude said to Him, Master, rebuke thy disciples.

41And as He drew near, beholding the city, He wept over it,

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Cross References

Matthew 21:15but when the chief priests and scribes saw the wonders that He wrought, and the children crying out in the temple, Hosanna to the Son of David, they were vexed to the heart, and said to Him, Dost thou hear what these say?

Matthew 27:51And behold the veil of the temple was rent in two from the top to the bottom, and the earth was shaken, and the rocks were split:

Matthew Henry on Luke 19:29-41

Christ's Entry into Jerusalem. 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath… Read the whole commentary →

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