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the Week of Proper 15 / Ordinary 20
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Matthew 21:4
This happened so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, saying:
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Christian Standard Bible®
This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:
This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:
King James Version (1611)
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying,
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying,
King James Version
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
English Standard Version
This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
New American Standard Bible
Now this took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled:
Now this took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled:
New Century Version
This was to bring about what the prophet had said:
This was to bring about what the prophet had said:
New American Standard Bible (1995)
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
Legacy Standard Bible
And this took place in order that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying,
And this took place in order that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying,
Berean Standard Bible
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
Contemporary English Version
So God's promise came true, just as the prophet had said,
So God's promise came true, just as the prophet had said,
Complete Jewish Bible
This happened in order to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet,
This happened in order to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet,
Darby Translation
But all this came to pass, that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
But all this came to pass, that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Easy-to-Read Version
This showed the full meaning of what the prophet said:
This showed the full meaning of what the prophet said:
Geneva Bible (1587)
All this was done that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the Prophet, saying,
All this was done that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken by the Prophet, saying,
George Lamsa Translation
All this happened, so that what was said by the prophet, might be fulfilled, who said,
All this happened, so that what was said by the prophet, might be fulfilled, who said,
Good News Translation
This happened in order to make come true what the prophet had said:
This happened in order to make come true what the prophet had said:
Lexham English Bible
Now this took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying,
Now this took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying,
Literal Translation
But all this happened that might be fulfilled that spoken by the prophet, saying:
But all this happened that might be fulfilled that spoken by the prophet, saying:
American Standard Version
Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Bible in Basic English
Now this took place so that these words of the prophet might come true,
Now this took place so that these words of the prophet might come true,
Hebrew Names Version
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
International Standard Version
Now this happened to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet when he said,
Now this happened to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet when he said,
Etheridge Translation
But all this was done that there should be fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet, who said,
But all this was done that there should be fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet, who said,
Murdock Translation
Now this whole occurrence was, that so might be fulfilled that which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
Now this whole occurrence was, that so might be fulfilled that which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
All this was done, that it myght be fulfylled which was spoken by the prophete, saying:
All this was done, that it myght be fulfylled which was spoken by the prophete, saying:
English Revised Version
Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
World English Bible
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
This was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,
This was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,
Weymouth's New Testament
This took place in order that the Prophet's prediction might be fulfilled:
This took place in order that the Prophet's prediction might be fulfilled:
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Al this was doon, that that thing schulde be fulfillid, that was seid bi the prophete, seiynge, Seie ye to the douyter of Syon, Lo!
Al this was doon, that that thing schulde be fulfillid, that was seid bi the prophete, seiynge, Seie ye to the douyter of Syon, Lo!
Update Bible Version
Now this has come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Now this has come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Webster's Bible Translation
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
New English Translation
This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:
This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:
New King James Version
All [fn] this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
All [fn] this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
New Living Translation
This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
New Life Bible
It happened as the early preacher said it would happen, saying,
It happened as the early preacher said it would happen, saying,
New Revised Standard
This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,
This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, this, hath come to pass, that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken through the prophet, saying:
But, this, hath come to pass, that it might be fulfilled, which was spoken through the prophet, saying:
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
Revised Standard Version
This took place to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
This took place to fulfil what was spoken by the prophet, saying,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
All this was done to fulfyll that which was spoken by the Prophet sayinge:
All this was done to fulfyll that which was spoken by the Prophet sayinge:
Young's Literal Translation
And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying,
And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
But all this was done, that the thinge might be fulfylled, which was spoken by the prophet, sayenge:
But all this was done, that the thinge might be fulfylled, which was spoken by the prophet, sayenge:
Mace New Testament (1729)
all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,
all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,
THE MESSAGE
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."
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."
Simplified Cowboy Version
This happened to fulfill what had been said long ago,
This happened to fulfill what had been said long ago,
Contextual Overview
1When they approached Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples [ahead], 2saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and at once you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to Me. 3"If anyone says anything to you, you should say, 'The Lord needs them,' and without delay the owner will send them [with you]." 4This happened so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, saying:5"TELL THE DAUGHTER OF ZION (the people of Jerusalem), 'BEHOLD, YOUR KING IS COMING TO YOU, GENTLE AND MOUNTED ON A DONKEY, EVEN ON A COLT, THE FOAL OF A BEAST OF BURDEN.'" 6Then the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them, 7and they brought the donkey and the colt, and placed their coats on them; and Jesus sat on the coats. 8Most of the crowd spread their coats on the road [as before a king], while others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them on the road. 9The crowds that went ahead of Him, and those that followed Him, were shouting [in praise and adoration], "Hosanna to the Son of David (Messiah); BLESSED [praised, glorified] IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD; Hosanna in the highest [heaven]!" 10When He entered Jerusalem, all the city was trembling [with excitement], saying, "Who is this?"
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
this: Matthew 1:22, Matthew 26:56, John 19:36, John 19:37
saying: Zechariah 9:9, John 12:15
Reciprocal: Psalms 97:8 - Zion Matthew 2:15 - that Matthew 12:17 - it Matthew 13:35 - it Matthew 27:9 - Jeremy Mark 11:7 - the colt
Cross-References
Genesis 21:10
Therefore she said to Abraham, "Drive out this maid and her son, for the son of this maid shall not be an heir with my son Isaac."
Therefore she said to Abraham, "Drive out this maid and her son, for the son of this maid shall not be an heir with my son Isaac."
Genesis 21:12
God said to Abraham, "Do not let it distress you because of Ishmael and your maid; whatever Sarah tells you, listen to her and do what she asks, for your descendants will be named through Isaac.
God said to Abraham, "Do not let it distress you because of Ishmael and your maid; whatever Sarah tells you, listen to her and do what she asks, for your descendants will be named through Isaac.
Genesis 21:22
Now at that time Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do;
Now at that time Abimelech and Phicol, the commander of his army, said to Abraham, "God is with you in everything you do;
Genesis 21:23
so now, swear to me here by God that you will not deal unfairly with me [by breaking any agreements we have] or with my son or with my descendants, but as I have treated you with kindness, you shall do the same to me and to the land in which you have sojourned (temporarily lived)."
so now, swear to me here by God that you will not deal unfairly with me [by breaking any agreements we have] or with my son or with my descendants, but as I have treated you with kindness, you shall do the same to me and to the land in which you have sojourned (temporarily lived)."
Exodus 12:48
"If a stranger living temporarily among you wishes to celebrate the Passover to the LORD, all his males must be circumcised, and then he may participate and celebrate it like one that is born in the land. But no uncircumcised person may eat it.
"If a stranger living temporarily among you wishes to celebrate the Passover to the LORD, all his males must be circumcised, and then he may participate and celebrate it like one that is born in the land. But no uncircumcised person may eat it.
Leviticus 12:3
'On the eighth day the flesh of the male child's foreskin shall be circumcised.
'On the eighth day the flesh of the male child's foreskin shall be circumcised.
Deuteronomy 12:32
"Everything I command you, you shall be careful to do it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.
"Everything I command you, you shall be careful to do it; you shall not add to it nor take away from it.
Luke 1:6
They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord.
Luke 1:59
It happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child [as required by the Law], and they intended to name him Zacharias, after his father;
It happened that on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child [as required by the Law], and they intended to name him Zacharias, after his father;
Luke 2:21
At the end of eight days, when He was to be circumcised, He was named Jesus, the name given [to Him] by the angel [Gabriel] before He was conceived in the womb.
At the end of eight days, when He was to be circumcised, He was named Jesus, the name given [to Him] by the angel [Gabriel] before He was conceived in the womb.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
All this was done,.... The disciples were sent to the neighbouring village for the ass and colt, and they brought them, and Christ rode upon them; not because of the distance of the place from Jerusalem, for he was just at it; or because he was weary, or it would be very fatiguing to him to walk thither on foot; for he had been used to travelling, and had gone through most parts of Galilee and Judea; but
that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: the Ethiopic version adds, Isaiah; for the former part of the following citation stands in Isaiah 62:11 as the latter does in Zechariah 9:9. It was usual with the Jews to cite Scripture in this manner, by taking a part from one writer, and another from anther, and joining them together: saying, the following words.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
All this was done ... - The prophecy here quoted is found in Zechariah 9:9. It was always, by the Jews, applied to the Messiah.
Daughter of Zion - That is, “Jerusalem.” “Zion” was one of the hills on which the city of Jerusalem was built. On this stood the city of David and some strong fortresses. The names “daughter and virgin” were given to it often, in accordance with the Oriental figurative manner of expression. See the notes at Isaiah 1:8. Compare Amos 5:2; Psalms 45:13; Psalms 137:8; Isaiah 47:1. It was given to them as an expression of their beauty or comeliness.
Meek - See the notes at Matthew 5:5. The expression here rather denotes “peaceful, not warlike;” not with pomp, and state, and the ensigns of ambition. He came in the manner in which kings were accustomed to ride, but with none of their pride and ambitious feeling.
Sitting upon an ass ... - He rode on the colt (Mark and Luke). This expression in Matthew is one which is common with all writers. See Genesis 19:29; Judges 12:7.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Matthew 21:4. All this was done — The word all, in this clause, is omitted by some MSS., versions, and fathers.
Which was spoken — The Spirit of God, which predicted those things that concerned the Messiah, took care to have them literally fulfilled:
1. To show the truth of prophecy in general; and,
2. To designate Christ as the person intended by that prophecy.
See the note on Matthew 2:23.
