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Matthew 21:3-5
The Message
Matthew 21:3-5
The Message
The Royal Welcome
21 1-3 When they neared Jerusalem, having arrived at Bethphage on Mount Olives, Jesus sent two disciples with these instructions: “Go over to the village across from you. You’ll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her. Untie her and bring them to me. If anyone asks what you’re doing, say, ‘The Master needs them!’ He will send them with you.”
4-5 This is the full story of what was sketched earlier by the prophet:
Tell Zion’s daughter,
“Look, your king’s on his way,
poised and ready, mounted
On a donkey, on a colt,
foal of a pack animal.”
Matthew 21:3-5
New International Version
Matthew 21:3-5
New International Version
3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”
4 This took place to fulfill(A) what was spoken through the prophet:
Footnotes
- Matthew 21:5 Zech. 9:9
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