Matthew 21:1-11

The Triumphal Entry

1 q Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to r the Mount of Olives, then Jesus s sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, "Go into the village in front of you, and immediately 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 shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will send them at once." 4 This took place t to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,

5 u "Say to the daughter of Zion,
'Behold, your king is coming to you,
v humble, and mounted on a donkey,
and 1 on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'"

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put on them their cloaks, and he sat on them. 8 Most of the crowd w spread their cloaks on the road, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, x "Hosanna to y the Son of David! z Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna a in the highest!" 10 And b when he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred up, saying, "Who is this?" 11 And the crowds said, "This is c the prophet Jesus, d from Nazareth of Galilee."

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 21:1 - 9
    Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples.
    Mark 11:1 - 10
    Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples
    Luke 19:29 - 38
    When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples.
    John 12:12 - 15
    The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 24:3
    As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the close of the age?
    Matthew 26:30
    And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
    Zechariah 14:4
    On that day his feet shall stand on the Mount of Olives that lies before Jerusalem on the east, and the Mount of Olives shall be split in two from east to west by a very wide valley, so that one half of the Mount shall move northward, and the other half southward.
    John 8:1
    But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
    Acts 1:12
    Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.
  3. Cross References
    Mark 14:13
    And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.
  4. Cross References
    Matthew 21:1 - 9
    Now when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples.
    Mark 11:1 - 10
    Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples
    Luke 19:28 - 38
    And when he had said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
    John 12:12 - 15
    The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 1:22
    All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet:
  6. Cross References
    Zechariah 9:9
    Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
    Isaiah 62:11
    Behold, the Lord has proclaimed to the end of the earth: Say to the daughter of Zion, "Behold, your salvation comes; behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.
  7. Cross References
    Matthew 11:29
    Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
  8. Cross References
    Zechariah 9:9
    Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
  9. Cross References
    2 Kings 9:13
    Then in haste every man of them took his garment and put it under him on the bare steps, and they blew the trumpet and proclaimed, "Jehu is king.
  10. Cross References
    Revelation 7:10
    And crying out with a loud voice, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!
    Psalms 118:25
    Save us, we pray, O Lord! O Lord, we pray, give us success!
  11. Cross References
    Matthew 20:30
    And behold, there were two blind men sitting by the roadside, and when they heard that Jesus was passing by, they cried out, "Lord, have mercy on us, Son of David!
  12. Cross References
    Matthew 23:39
    For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'
    Psalms 118:26
    Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! We bless you from the house of the Lord.
  13. Cross References
    Luke 2:14
    "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!"
    Psalms 148:1
    Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
  14. Cross References
    Mark 11:11
    And he entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. And when he had looked around at everything, as it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.
  15. Cross References
    Matthew 21:46
    And although they were seeking to arrest him, t...
    Luke 7:16
    Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, s...
    Luke 13:33
    Nevertheless, I must go on my way today and tom...
    Luke 24:19
    And he said to them, "What things?" And they sa...
    John 4:19
    The woman said to him, "Sir, I perceive that yo...
    John 6:14
    When the people saw the sign that he had done, ...
    John 7:40
    When they heard these words, some of the people...
    John 9:17
    So they said again to the blind man, "What do y...
    Mark 6:15
    But others said, "He is Elijah." And others sai...
    Luke 9:8
    By some that Elijah had appeared, and by others...
    Luke 9:19
    And they answered, "John the Baptist. But other...
    John 1:21
    And they asked him, "What then? Are you Elijah?...
  16. Cross References
    Matthew 2:23
    And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled: "He shall be called a Nazarene.
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