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John Wesley’s own Explanatory Notes Upon the Old and New Testament on the day’s readings — his verse-by-verse commentary, not a summary of it. Read the full edition ↗
psalm Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29
no note on this passage
gospel Luke 19:28-40
- v.29He drew nigh to the place where the borders of Bethphage and Bethany met, which was at the foot of the Mount of Olives. Matt. xxi, 1; Mark xi, 1.
- v.37The whole multitude began to praise God — Speaking at once, as it seems, from a Divine impulse, words which most of them did not understand.
- v.38Peace in heaven — God being reconciled to man.
- v.39Rebuke thy disciples — Paying thee this immoderate honour.
- v.40If these should hold their peace, the stones, which lie before you, would cry out — That is, God would raise up some still more unlikely instruments to declare his praise. For the power of God will not return empty.