New International Version“But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’
New Living TranslationBut his people hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want him to be our king.’
English Standard VersionBut his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’
Berean Standard BibleBut his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’
Berean Literal BibleBut his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We are not willing for this man to reign over us.'
King James BibleBut his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
New King James VersionBut his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We will not have this man to reign over us.’
New American Standard BibleBut his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’
NASB 1995“But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’
NASB 1977“But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’
Legacy Standard BibleBut his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to reign over us.’
Amplified BibleBut his citizens [the residents of his new kingdom] hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to be a king over us.’
Christian Standard Bible“But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We don’t want this man to rule over us.’
Holman Christian Standard Bible“But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, We don’t want this man to rule over us!’
American Standard VersionBut his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
Contemporary English VersionBut the people of his country hated him, and they sent messengers to the foreign country to say, "We don't want this man to be our king."
English Revised VersionBut his citizens hated him, and sent an ambassage after him, saying, We will not that this man reign over us.
GOD'S WORD® Translation"The citizens of his own country hated him. They sent representatives to follow him and say [to the person who was going to appoint him], 'We don't want this man to be our king.'
Good News TranslationNow, his own people hated him, and so they sent messengers after him to say, 'We don't want this man to be our king.'
International Standard VersionBut the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation to follow him and to announce, 'We don't want this man to rule over us!'
NET BibleBut his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to be king over us!'
New Heart English BibleBut his citizens hated him, and sent an envoy after him, saying, 'We do not want this man to reign over us.'
Webster's Bible TranslationBut his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Weymouth New Testament"Now his countrymen hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, 'We are not willing that he should become our king.' Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’
World English BibleBut his citizens hated him, and sent an envoy after him, saying, ‘We don’t want this man to reign over us.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand his citizens were hating him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.
Berean Literal BibleBut his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, 'We are not willing for this man to reign over us.'
Young's Literal Translation and his citizens were hating him, and did send an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this one to reign over us.
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We wish not this to reign over us. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut his citizens hated him: and they sent an embassage after him, saying: We will not have this man to reign over us.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut his citizens hated him. And so they sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this one to reign over us.’
New American BibleHis fellow citizens, however, despised him and sent a delegation after him to announce, ‘We do not want this man to be our king.’
New Revised Standard VersionBut the citizens of his country hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut the people of his city hated him, and sent messengers after him, saying, We do not want him to rule over us.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishBut the citizens of the city hated him and they sent envoys after him and they were saying, “We do not want this man to reign over us.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
Godbey New Testament
But his citizens continued to hate him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We do not wish this man to rule over us.
Haweis New Testament
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have this man to rule over us.
Mace New Testament
but he being hated by the citizens, after he was gone, they sent a deputation to court, to make this protest, "we will not have him for our king."
Weymouth New Testament
"Now his countrymen hated him, and sent a deputation after him to say, 'We are not willing that he should become our king.'
Worrell New Testament
But his citizens were hating him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, 'We do not wish this man to be king over us.'
Worsley New Testament
But his citizens hated him, and sent an embassy after him, saying, We will not have thisman to reign over us.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Parable of the Ten Minas… 13Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said. 14Buthissubjectshatedhimandsenta delegationafterhimto say,‘We do not wantthis manto ruleoverus.’15When he returned from procuring his kingship, he summoned the servants to whom he had given the money, to find out what each one had earned.…
Cross References John 1:11He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him.
Matthew 21:42Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?
John 15:18-25If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ...
Psalm 2:1-3Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”
Isaiah 53:3He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Matthew 27:22-25“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!” / “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!” / When Pilate saw that he was accomplishing nothing, but that instead a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd. “I am innocent of this man’s blood,” he said. “You bear the responsibility.” ...
Acts 4:25-28You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ / In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. ...
John 19:15At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.
1 Samuel 8:7And the LORD said to Samuel, “Listen to the voice of the people in all that they say to you. For it is not you they have rejected, but they have rejected Me as their king.
Mark 12:6-8Finally, having one beloved son, he sent him to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said. / But the tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours.’ / So they seized the son, killed him, and threw him out of the vineyard.
Matthew 23:37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Acts 7:51-52You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers—
1 Samuel 10:19But today you have rejected your God, who saves you from all your troubles and afflictions, and you have said to Him, ‘No, set a king over us.’ Now therefore present yourselves before the LORD by your tribes and clans.”
John 3:19-20And this is the verdict: The Light has come into the world, but men loved the darkness rather than the Light because their deeds were evil. / Everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come into the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed.
Romans 10:21But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”
Treasury of Scripture But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us. Luke 19:27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slaythem before me. 1 Samuel 8:7 And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them. Psalm 2:1-3 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? … Jump to Previous AmbassageCitizensCountrymenDelegationDeputationEmbassyEnvoyHatedHatingLoveMessageReignRepresentativesSubjectsWantWillingWishJump to Next AmbassageCitizensCountrymenDelegationDeputationEmbassyEnvoyHatedHatingLoveMessageReignRepresentativesSubjectsWantWillingWishLuke 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.But his subjects hated himThis phrase reflects the rejection of authority by the people. In the context of the parable, the nobleman represents Jesus, and the subjects symbolize those who reject His kingship. This mirrors the historical rejection of Jesus by many of the Jewish leaders and people during His earthly ministry ( John 1:11). The hatred can be seen as a fulfillment of prophecies such as Isaiah 53:3, where the Messiah is described as "despised and rejected by men." and sent a delegation after him
Sending a delegation indicates a formal and organized opposition. In the historical context, this reflects the actions of the Jewish leaders who opposed Jesus and sought to undermine His authority. This can also be seen in the broader context of the Roman Empire, where subjects might send delegations to appeal decisions or rulers they opposed. Theologically, it represents the persistent human resistance to divine authority. to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’
This statement is a direct rejection of the nobleman's (Jesus') authority and kingship. It echoes the sentiments of the crowd during Jesus' trial, where they declared, "We have no king but Caesar" (John 19:15). This rejection is a fulfillment ofPsalm 2:2-3, where the nations conspire against the Lord and His Anointed. It highlights the spiritual rebellion against God's rule, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, beginning with the fall inGenesis 3. Persons / Places / Events 1. The NoblemanRepresents Jesus Christ in the parable, who goes to a distant country to receive a kingdom and then return. 2. His SubjectsSymbolize the people of Israel, particularly those who rejected Jesus as the Messiah. 3. DelegationA group sent by the subjects to express their rejection of the nobleman's rule, reflecting the rejection of Jesus by the Jewish leaders. 4. The Distant CountryRepresents heaven, where Jesus ascends to receive His kingdom. 5. The KingdomSymbolizes the spiritual reign of Christ, which is both present and future. Teaching Points Rejection of AuthorityThe rejection of the nobleman’s rule is a reflection of humanity's natural rebellion against God's authority. We must examine our own hearts for areas where we resist Christ's lordship. Christ's SovereigntyDespite rejection, Christ's sovereignty is unchallenged. Believers are called to submit to His rule and trust in His ultimate victory and justice. The Cost of RejectionThe parable warns of the consequences of rejecting Christ. It is a call to repentance and acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior. Faithful StewardshipIn the broader context of the parable, believers are encouraged to be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to them, even amidst opposition. Hope in Christ's ReturnThe nobleman’s return signifies Christ’s second coming. Believers are to live in anticipation and readiness for His return, faithfully serving His kingdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Luke 19:14?
2.How does Luke 19:14 illustrate rejection of Christ's authority in our lives today?
3.What parallels exist between Luke 19:14 and Israel's historical rejection of God?
4.How can we ensure we accept Christ's kingship in our daily decisions?
5.In what ways does Luke 19:14 challenge our understanding of obedience to Christ?
6.How does rejecting Christ's rule affect our relationship with God and others?
7.Why did the citizens reject the nobleman in Luke 19:14?
8.How does Luke 19:14 reflect human rebellion against divine authority?
9.What historical context influenced the parable in Luke 19:14?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 19?
11.Is anything too hard for the Lord?
12.Does everyone sin? (Romans 3:23 vs. Job 1:1)
13.Is God a man according to Numbers 23:19?
14.Jesus saw a man sitat the tax collectors office and called him to be his disciple. What was his name? Matthew (Matthew 9:9) Levi (Mark 2:14; Luke 5:27)What Does Luke 19:14 Mean but his subjects hated him• Within the parable of the minas (Luke 19:11-27), the “nobleman” pictures Jesus, who is about to leave for the “distant country” of heaven to receive His kingdom. • The open hostility of the citizens anticipates the rejection Jesus will face in Jerusalem (John 1:11;Luke 23:18-21). • Hate here is not mild dislike; it is unwavering opposition to the rightful king, echoingPsalm 2:1-3, “The kings of the earth take their stand… ‘Let us break Their chains.’” The verse reminds us that unbelief is moral rebellion, not mere misunderstanding.
and sent a delegation after him• The citizens’ hatred becomes deliberate action. They organise a formal protest, paralleling how Israel’s leaders appealed to Rome against Jesus (John 19:12-15). • In1 Samuel 8:4-7 the elders of Israel similarly “gathered together” to demand a king “like all the nations,” rejecting God’s direct rule. The pattern repeats: when the Lord offers righteous authority, fallen humanity seeks an alternative. • The delegation going “after him” underscores that rejection continues even after Christ’s ascension; the world keeps lobbying against His claims (Acts 4:17-18).
to say• Words matter in Scripture. The delegation’s message isn’t vague grumbling but a clear, willful declaration—mirroring the Sanhedrin’s formal charges (Mark 14:55-64). •Proverbs 18:21 reminds us, “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” and here the tongue is used to resist life Himself.
‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’• The statement lays bare the heart of sin: a refusal of Christ’s lordship.Romans 8:7 describes the mindset: “The mind of the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law.” • By calling Him “this man,” they reduce the nobleman to mere humanity, denying His rightful kingship—just as the crowds called Jesus “this fellow” (Matthew 12:24). • The rebellion is futile; the nobleman will still return as king (Luke 19:15).Acts 2:36 affirms, “God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” Submission is not optional; it is reality we either embrace in faith or face in judgment (Philippians 2:9-11).
summaryLuke 19:14 exposes the human heart’s default stance toward God’s rightful rule: hatred that turns into organized, vocal rebellion. In the parable Jesus forecasts His own rejection, yet He also signals that such defiance cannot overturn His kingship. The verse calls believers to recognize Christ’s absolute authority, reject the spirit of the rebellious delegation, and joyfully submit to the King who will surely return. (14) But his citizens hated him, and sent a message after him.--Here, also, recent history supplied a feature in the parable. This was precisely what the Jews had done in the case of Archelaus, both at the time referred to in the Note on Luke 19:12, and later on, when their complaints were brought before the Emperor, and led to his deposition and banishment to Gaul. That which answers to it in the inner meaning of the parable is the unwillingness of the Jews--or, taking a wider view of the interpretation, of mankind at large--to accept the law of Christ or acknowledge His sovereignty. Verse 14. - But his citizens hated him. Again history supplies the framework. This was what the Jews had done in the case of Archelaus. They had sent a hostile deputation to complain of their future king before the emperor's court at Rome. In the parable, in these "citizens who hated him" a thinly veiled picture is given of those Jews who utterly rejected the mission of Jesus, and by whose designs the Crucifixion was brought about.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.subjectsπολῖται(politai)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4177:A citizen, fellow-citizen. From polis; a townsman.hatedἐμίσουν(emisoun)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3404:To hate, detest, love less, esteem less. From a primary misos; to detest; by extension, to love less.himαὐτόν(auton)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.sentἀπέστειλαν(apesteilan)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 649:From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.a delegationπρεσβείαν(presbeian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4242:An embassy, delegation, eldership. From presbeuo; seniority, i.e. an embassy.afterὀπίσω(opisō)Preposition
Strong's 3694:Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.himαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.to say,λέγοντες(legontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.‘We do not wantθέλομεν(thelomen)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's 2309:To will, wish, desire, be willing, intend, design.this [man]τοῦτον(touton)Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.to ruleβασιλεῦσαι(basileusai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 936:(a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.overἐφ’(eph’)Preposition
Strong's 1909:On, to, against, on the basis of, at.us.’ἡμᾶς(hēmas)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473:I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.
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