Matthew 21:4

This happened in fulfillment of these words in the prophet –

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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 are to say this – ‘The Master wants them’; and he will send them at once.”

5‘Say to the people of Zion – “Your King is coming to you, gentle, and riding on a donkey, and on the foal of a beast of burden.”’

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Cross References

Matthew 1:22All this happened in fulfillment of these words of the Lord through the prophet, where he says –

John 12:15‘Fear not, people of Zion. Your king is coming to you, sitting on the foal 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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