Matthew 21:4

Now this took place so that these words of the prophet might come true,

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In The King James Version

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

In Context

3And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, The Lord has need of them; and straight away he will send them.

5Say to the daughter of Zion, See, your King comes to you, gentle and seated on an ass, and on a young ass.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:22Now all this took place so that the word of the Lord by the prophet might come true,

John 12:15Have no fear, daughter of Zion: see your King is coming, seated on a young ass.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 21:2-12

Christ's Entrance into Jerusalem. 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, 2 Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me. 3 And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. 4 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,… Read the whole commentary →

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