Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed were all shouting, “Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!”
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In Context
10When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, the whole city was in an uproar. “Who is this?” they were asking.
Cross References
Matthew 9:27As Jesus continued on from there, two blind men followed him, shouting, “Son of David, please have mercy on us!”
Matthew 23:39I tell you this: you won't see me from now on until you say, ‘Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.’”
Luke 2:14“Glory to the God of heaven, and on earth peace to those who please him!”
John 12:13They cut off palm branches and went to welcome him, shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one coming in the name of the Lord. Blessed is the king of Israel.”
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 →