Luke 19:31

And, if anybody asks you ‘Why are you untying it?,’ you are to say this — ‘The Master wants it.’”

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

30“Go to the village facing us,” he said, “and, when you get there, you will find a foal tethered, which no one has yet ridden; untie it and lead it here.

32So the two who were sent went and found it as Jesus had told them.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:2“Go to the village facing you,” he said, “and you will immediately find an ass tethered, with a foal by her side; untie her, and lead her here for me.

Acts 10:36God has sent his Message to the Israelites and told them, through Jesus Christ, the Good News of peace — and Jesus 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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