Luke 19:14

19:14 But his citizens ¹  hated ²  him and sent a delegation after him, saying, ‘We do not want this man ³  to be king ⁴  over us!’

[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).

[19:14]  ² tn The imperfect is intense in this context, suggesting an ongoing attitude.

[19:14]  ³ tn Grk “this one” (somewhat derogatory in this context).

[19:14]  ⁴ tn Or “to rule.”