Luke 19:31
If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say to him: ‘The Lord needs it.’”
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32Those who were sent went away, and found things just as he had told them.
Cross References
Psalms 24:1The earth is Adonai’s, with its fullness; + 24:1. Quoted in 1 Cor 10:26 2 the world, and those who dwell therein. 1
Matthew 21:2+ 21:2 (2-7) MPr: If Israel behaved in a worthy manner, the Messiah would come in the clouds of heaven (in glory and power); if otherwise, Messiah will come humble, and riding upon a donkey colt. (Dan 7:13 in Talmud Sanhedrin 98A). (Dan 7:13) (Donkey: Matt 21:2-7; Clouds: Matt 24:30-31, 26:63-64; 1 Thes 4:16-17; Rev 1:7) saying to them, “Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them, and bring them to me.
Matthew Henry on Luke 19:29-41
Christ's Entry into Jerusalem. 28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem. 29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither. 31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath… Read the whole commentary →