Matthew 21:4

Now all this was done in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet, saying,

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

In Context

3And if anyone will have said anything to you, say that the Lord has need of them. And he will promptly dismiss them.”

5“Tell the daughter of Zion: Behold, your king comes to you meekly, sitting on a donkey and on a colt, the son of one accustomed to the yoke.”

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Cross References

Matthew 1:22Now all this occurred in order to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying:

John 12:15“Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your king arrives, sitting on the colt of a donkey.”

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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