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Matthew 21:4

It happened as the early preacher said it would happen, saying,

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Jesus, the Christ;   Prophecy;   Scofield Reference Index - Christ;   Thompson Chain Reference - Fulfilment of Prophecy;   Prophecy;   Prophet's;   Voice;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Prophecies Respecting Christ;  

Dictionaries:

- Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Animals;   Hosanna;   Matthew, gospel of;   Messiah;   Baker Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology - Christ, Christology;   Praise;   Zechariah, Theology of;   Charles Buck Theological Dictionary - Hutchinsonians;   Messiah;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Antichrist;   Olives, Mount of;   Pottery;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Animals;   Fulfill;   Matthew, the Gospel of;   Old Testament Quotations in the New Testament;   Triumphal Entry;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Matthew, Gospel According to;   Text of the New Testament;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Animals;   Consciousness;   Dispersion ;   Entry into Jerusalem;   Foresight;   Hosanna ;   Interpretation;   Matthew, Gospel According to;   Necessity;   Old Testament (I. Christ as Fulfilment of);   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Beth-phage;   Hosanna;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Chief parables and miracles in the bible;   Watson's Biblical & Theological Dictionary - Ass;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Matthew, the Gospel of;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Christianity in Its Relation to Judaism;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
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,
King James Version
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,
New American Standard Bible
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:
Amplified Bible
This happened so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, saying:
New American Standard Bible (1995)
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,
Berean Standard Bible
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,
Complete Jewish Bible
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,
Easy-to-Read Version
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,
George Lamsa Translation
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:
Lexham English Bible
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:
American Standard Version
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,
Hebrew Names Version
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,
Etheridge Translation
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:
Bishop's Bible (1568)
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,
World English Bible
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,
Weymouth's New Testament
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!
Update Bible Version
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,
New English Translation
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:
New Living Translation
This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,
New Revised Standard
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:
Douay-Rheims Bible
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,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
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,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
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,
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."
Simplified Cowboy Version
This happened to fulfill what had been said long ago,

Contextual Overview

1 They were near Jerusalem and had come to the town of Bethphage at the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two followers on ahead. 2 He said to them, "Go to the town over there. You will find a donkey tied and her young with her. Let them loose and bring them to Me. 3 If anyone says something to you, say, ‘The Lord needs them.' He will send them at once." 4 It happened as the early preacher said it would happen, saying, 5 "Say to the people in Jerusalem, ‘See! Your King is coming to you. He is gentle. He is riding on a young donkey.'" 6 The followers went and did as Jesus told them. 7 They brought the donkey and her young one. They put their clothes on the donkey and Jesus sat on them. 8 Many people put their coats down on the road. Other people cut branches from the trees and put them along the way. 9 The people who went in front and those who followed Jesus called out, "Greatest One! The Son of David! Great and honored is He Who comes in the name of the Lord! Greatest One in the highest heaven." 10 When Jesus came into Jerusalem, all the people of the city were troubled. They said, "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
So Sarah said to Abraham, "Put this woman servant and her son out of your home. The son of this woman servant will never get any of the riches of the family as will my son Isaac."
Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, "Do not be full of sorrow because of the boy and the woman who serves you. Listen to whatever Sarah tells you. For your children and all their children's children after you will be given a name through Isaac.
Genesis 21:22
At that time, Abimelech with Phicol, the head of his army, said to Abraham, "God is with you in all that you do.
Genesis 21:23
So promise me here by God that you will not work against me, or my son, or any children after me. I have shown you kindness. So return kindness to me and to the land where you have come."
Exodus 12:48
But when a stranger staying with you wants to share in this special supper to the Lord, let all his men and boys go through the religious act of becoming a Jew. Then let him come near to share in the special supper. He will be like one who is born in the land. But no person who has not gone through the religious act may eat of it.
Leviticus 12:3
On the eighth day the child is to go through the religious act of becoming a Jew.
Deuteronomy 12:32
"Be careful to do whatever I tell you. Do not add to it or take away from it.
Luke 1:6
They were right with God and obeyed the Jewish Law and did what the Lord said to do.
Luke 1:59
On the eighth day they did the religious act of the Jews on the child. They named him Zacharias, after his father.
Luke 2:21
When eight days were over, they did the religious act of becoming a Jew on the Child. He was named Jesus. This name was given to Him by the angel when Mary was told He was to be born.

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.


 
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