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Luke 19:31

If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say to him: ‘The Lord needs it.’”

World English Bible

In The King James Version

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

In Context

30saying, “Go your way into the village on the other side, in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, which no man has ever sat upon. Untie it and bring it.

32Those who were sent went away and found things just as he had told them.

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Cross References

Psalms 24:1The earth is the LORD’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell in it.

Matthew 21:2saying 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.

Acts 10:36The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—

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 →

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