Luke 19:38
New International Version
“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

New Living Translation
“Blessings on the King who comes in the name of the LORD! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!”

English Standard Version
saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Berean Standard Bible
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Berean Literal Bible
saying: "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

King James Bible
Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

New King James Version
saying: “ ‘Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the LORD!’ Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

New American Standard Bible
shouting: “BLESSED IS the King, THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

NASB 1995
shouting: “BLESSED IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

NASB 1977
saying, “BLESSED IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Legacy Standard Bible
saying, “BLESSED IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Amplified Bible
shouting, “BLESSED (celebrated, praised) IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD! Peace in heaven and glory (majesty, splendor) in the highest [heaven]!”

Christian Standard Bible
Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The King who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!

American Standard Version
saying, Blessed is the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Contemporary English Version
They shouted, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God."

English Revised Version
saying, Blessed is the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They shouted joyfully, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven."

Good News Translation
"God bless the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God!"

International Standard Version
They said, "How blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!"

Majority Standard Bible
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

NET Bible
"Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

New Heart English Bible
saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest."

Webster's Bible Translation
Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Weymouth New Testament
"Blessed is the King," they cried, "who comes in the name of the Lord: in Heaven peace, and glory in the highest realms."

World English Bible
saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
saying, “Blessed [is] the King coming in the Name of the LORD; peace in Heaven, and glory in the highest!”

Berean Literal Bible
saying: "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!" "Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!"

Young's Literal Translation
saying, 'blessed is he who is coming, a king in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.'

Smith's Literal Translation
Saying, Praised the king coming in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest ones.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Saying: Blessed be the king who cometh in the name of the Lord, peace in heaven, and glory on high!

Catholic Public Domain Version
saying: “Blessed is the king who has arrived in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory on high!”

New American Bible
They proclaimed: “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest.”

New Revised Standard Version
saying, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Saying, Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven and glory in the highest.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they were saying, “Blessed is The King who comes in the name of THE LORD JEHOVAH; peace in Heaven and glory in The Highest.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
saying: Blessed is the king that comes in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Godbey New Testament
saying, Blessed is the King coming in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Haweis New Testament
saying, Blessed is the King, who cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Mace New Testament
"blessed be he, said they, whom the Lord hath sent to be our king, prosperity from heaven, and glory from the most high."

Weymouth New Testament
"Blessed is the King," they cried, "who comes in the name of the Lord: in Heaven peace, and glory in the highest realms."

Worrell New Testament
saying, "Blessed is the King Who is coming in the name of the Lord! Peace in Heaven, and glory in the highest!"

Worsley New Testament
saying, Blessed be the king that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Triumphal Entry
37And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: 38 “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 39But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”…

Cross References
Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Mark 11:9-10
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Psalm 118:26
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 23:39
For I tell you that you will not see Me again until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.’”

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Psalm 148:1
Hallelujah! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise Him in the highest places.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Revelation 7:10
And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!”

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

Psalm 24:7-10
Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! / Who is this King of Glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. / Lift up your heads, O gates! Be lifted up, O ancient doors, that the King of Glory may enter! ...

Isaiah 40:9
Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”

Psalm 96:10
Declare among the nations: “The LORD reigns!” The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved; He will judge the peoples with equity.


Treasury of Scripture

Saying, Blessed be the King that comes in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Blessed.

Luke 13:35
Behold, your house is left unto you desolate: and verily I say unto you, Ye shall not see me, until the time come when ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.

Psalm 72:17-19
His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed…

Psalm 118:22-26
The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner…

peace.

Luke 2:10-14
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people…

Romans 5:1
Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

Ephesians 2:14-18
For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; …

glory.

Ephesians 1:6,12
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved…

Ephesians 3:10,21
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God, …

1 Timothy 1:17
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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Luke 19
1. Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.
11. The ten minas.
28. Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;
41. weeps over it;
45. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
47. Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.














Blessed is the King
This phrase is a declaration of honor and reverence. The Greek word for "blessed" is "εὐλογημένος" (eulogēmenos), which conveys a sense of divine favor and approval. In the context of Luke 19:38, this blessing is directed towards Jesus as He enters Jerusalem. The title "King" acknowledges Jesus' messianic role, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as Zechariah 9:9, which speaks of a king coming to Zion. This moment is significant as it marks the public recognition of Jesus' kingship by His followers, contrasting with the political and religious leaders' rejection.

who comes in the name of the Lord!
This phrase is a direct reference to Psalm 118:26, a messianic psalm that was traditionally sung during the Passover. The Greek word for "comes" is "ἐρχόμενος" (erchomenos), indicating an arrival or advent. The phrase "in the name of the Lord" signifies divine authority and mission. Jesus is not just any king; He is the one sent by God, fulfilling the divine plan of salvation. This acknowledgment by the crowd underscores the recognition of Jesus as the awaited Messiah, sent to bring peace and redemption.

Peace in heaven
The word "peace" in Greek is "εἰρήνη" (eirēnē), which implies more than the absence of conflict; it denotes wholeness, harmony, and the restoration of relationships. The phrase "in heaven" suggests that Jesus' mission is not only earthly but also cosmic, affecting the spiritual realm. This peace is a fulfillment of the angelic announcement at Jesus' birth in Luke 2:14, where peace is proclaimed on earth. Here, the peace extends to heaven, indicating the reconciliation between God and humanity through Jesus' impending sacrifice.

and glory in the highest!
The term "glory" is translated from the Greek "δόξα" (doxa), which refers to honor, splendor, and divine majesty. "In the highest" echoes the angelic chorus from Luke 2:14, linking Jesus' birth with His entry into Jerusalem. This phrase emphasizes the heavenly acknowledgment of Jesus' mission and the ultimate glorification of God through the fulfillment of His redemptive plan. The crowd's proclamation anticipates the glorification of Jesus through His death, resurrection, and ascension, which will bring glory to God in the highest realms.

(38) Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest. The substitution of "glory" for the "Hosanna" of St. Matthew and St. Mark is characteristic of the Gentile Evangelist. The parallelism between the shouts of the multitude before the Passion, and the song of the angels at the Nativity (Luke 2:14) is, in many ways, suggestive. There the voices spoke of "peace on earth;" here the multitude, prophesying unconsciously, speak of "peace in heaven."



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Blessed is
Εὐλογημένος (Eulogēmenos)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2127: (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

King
Βασιλεὺς (Basileus)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

who comes
ἐρχόμενος (erchomenos)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] name
ὀνόματι (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

of [the] Lord!”
Κυρίου (Kyriou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

“Peace
εἰρήνη (eirēnē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1515: Probably from a primary verb eiro; peace; by implication, prosperity.

in
Ἐν (En)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

heaven
οὐρανῷ (ouranō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

glory
δόξα (doxa)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

[the] highest!”
ὑψίστοις (hypsistois)
Adjective - Dative Neuter Plural - Superlative
Strong's 5310: Highest, most high, the heights. Superlative from the base of hupsos; highest, i.e. the Supreme, or the heavens.


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