Matthew 21:4

Now all this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through the prophet:

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3If anyone says anything to you, say, ‘The Lord has need of them.’ And immediately he will send them.”

5“Say to the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, yoʋr king is coming to yoʋ, humble and mounted on a donkey, and a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”

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Cross References

Matthew 1:22All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken through the prophet:

John 12:15“Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, yoʋr king is coming, sitting on a donkey's colt.”

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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