Matthew 21:4

This happened in fulfilment of the word spoken though the prophet.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

3"And if any one says anything to you, tell him, ‘The Master needs them,’ and he will send them without delay."

5Say to the daughter of Zion, "Behold thy King cometh to thee, Gentle and sitting upon an ass, And upon a colt, the fool of a beast of burden."

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Cross References

Matthew 1:22All this happened that the word of the Lord spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled.

John 12:15Fear not, daughter of Zion, Behold thy King cometh seated upon an ass’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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