Matthew 21:3

And, if any one says anything to you, you are to say this — ‘The Master wants them’; and he will send them at once.”

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

In Context

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.

4This happened in fulfilment of these words in the Prophet —

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Cross References

John 3:35The Father loves his Son, and has put everything in his hands.

Acts 17:25nor yet do human hands minister to his wants, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives, to all, life, and breath, and all things.

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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