Text -- Luke 19:14 (NET)

19:14 But his citizens hated him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man to be king over us!’

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Luk 19:14

¹ tn Or “subjects.” Technically these people were not his subjects yet, but would be upon his return. They were citizens of his country who opposed his appointment as their king; later the newly-appointed king will refer to them as his “enemies” (v. 27).

² tn The imperfect is intense in this context, suggesting an ongoing attitude.

³ tn Grk “this one” (somewhat derogatory in this context).

⁴ tn Or “to rule.”