Some of the Pharisees did not like the disciples using messianic terminology of Jesus and suggesting that He fulfilled messianic prophecy (cf. Matthew 21:14-16). They asked Jesus to silence them. Obviously they thought He would agree that they were going too far. This verse occurs only in this Gospel. It provides a background for Jesus" strong statement in the next verse. [source][source][source]
"The story strongly emphasizes the tension between the scribes-Pharisees and Jesus. Study of the references to scribes and Pharisees in Luke up through Luke 19:39-40 (where Pharisees last appear in the gospel, although scribes will continue to play a role) shows that these groups are mentioned almost entirely in pronouncement stories or similar scenes in which they interact with Jesus by objecting, posing a testing inquiry, or taking a position which Jesus corrects. The only exceptions are the statements about Pharisees and scribes in Luke 7:30,Luke 9:22, and Luke 12:1." [1][source]
Context Summary
Luke 19:28-40 - The Welcome Of The King
This humble triumph is a further revelation of our Lord's character. The lowliness of it, which exposed Him to the sneers and ridicule of scribe and Pharisee, greatly pleased the simple folk from Galilee, who recognized Him as their own, and were proud to identify themselves with Him. See Matthew 21:11. It is thus that Jesus pursues His way through the ages; the princes of this world know Him not, but His character is appreciated and His claims are recognized by babes, Matthew 11:25; 1 Corinthians 2:8. Are you in the Master's procession?
Jesus' royalty is not of this world. It is based on character. It is ignored by the proud, but welcomed by the poor. It is fairest to those whose eyes are anointed to penetrate the veil and discern the eternal realities, and of their enthusiasm, praise to God is the irresistible expression. Note that their song is an echo of Luke 2:14. Oh, to glorify God to the highest degree!
The Lord's need is the master-motive. We can hold nothing back from His request, whether child, or money, or life. Let these words ring in our hearts: The Lord hath need. [source]
Chapter Summary: Luke 19
1Of Zacchaeus a tax collector 11The ten minas 28Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph; 41weeps over it; 45drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple; 47Teaching daily in it The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people
Greek Commentary for Luke 19:39
Some of the Pharisees [τινες των Παρισαιων] Luke seems to imply by “from the multitude” (απο του οχλου apo tou ochlou) that these Pharisees were in the procession, perhaps half-hearted followers of the mob. But John 12:19 speaks of Pharisees who stood off from the procession and blamed each other for their failure and the triumph of Jesus. These may represent the bolder spirits of their same group who dared to demand of Jesus that he rebuke his disciples. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Luke 19:39
Mark 11:11When he had looked round about upon all things [περιβλεπσαμενος παντα] Another Markan detail in this aorist middle participle. Mark does not give what Luke 19:39-46 has nor what Matthew 21:10-17 does. But it is all implied in this swift glance at the temple before he went out to Bethany with the Twelve, it being now eventide Genitive absolute, the hour being already late. What a day it had been! What did the apostles think now? [source]
What do the individual words in Luke 19:39 mean?
Andsomeof thePhariseesfromthecrowdsaidtoHimTeacherrebukethedisciplesof You
Parse: Noun, Vocative Masculine Singular
Root: διδάσκαλος
Sense: a teacher. 2 in the NT one who teaches concerning the things of God, and the duties of man.
Greek Commentary for Luke 19:39
Luke seems to imply by “from the multitude” (απο του οχλου apo tou ochlou) that these Pharisees were in the procession, perhaps half-hearted followers of the mob. But John 12:19 speaks of Pharisees who stood off from the procession and blamed each other for their failure and the triumph of Jesus. These may represent the bolder spirits of their same group who dared to demand of Jesus that he rebuke his disciples. [source]
Reverse Greek Commentary Search for Luke 19:39
Another Markan detail in this aorist middle participle. Mark does not give what Luke 19:39-46 has nor what Matthew 21:10-17 does. But it is all implied in this swift glance at the temple before he went out to Bethany with the Twelve, it being now eventide Genitive absolute, the hour being already late. What a day it had been! What did the apostles think now? [source]