Matthew 21:4 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, ”

Matthew 21:4 - Albert 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 th...
Matthew 21:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Triumphal Entry ( Mark 11:1-11 *, Luke 19:23-38 ; John 12:12-19 ). Mt. curiously misrepresents the poetic description of one animal in Zechariah 9:9 by making Jesus send for two, and even...
Matthew 21:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

was done . came to pass, fulfilled. Compare Luke 21:24 ; Luke 21:32 . spoken. As well as written. by . through. Greek. dia. App-104. Matthew 21:1 .
Matthew 21:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, All this was done - The word all, in this clause, is omitted by some MSS., versions, and fathers. Which was spo...
Matthew 21:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

All this was done, &c.— See the note on Zechariah 9:9 .
Matthew 21:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, For the exposition of this majestic scene-recorded, as will be seen...
Matthew 21:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Solemn entry into Jerusalem ( Mark 11:1 ; Luke 19:29 ; John 12:12 ). More than a third of the entire Gospel narrative is occupied with the last week of Christ's life, commonly called Holy Week. T...
Matthew 21:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

All this was done. — The Evangelist returns to the formula of Matthew 1:22 . Literally, all this has come to pass. The words are his comment on the act. At the time (as we find from John 12:16...
Matthew 21:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 16 To Jerusalem - Matthew 20:17-34 - Matthew 21:1-17 I-THE GOING UP. Matthew 20:17-34 WE have now reached the last stage of the long and sorrowful journey to Jerusalem. From the c...
Matthew 21:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

the Great Healer and the Lowly King Matthew 20:29-34 ; Matthew 21:1-7 The Lord is always saying: What will ye that I shall do? Let us not ask small things. We honor Him by making great deman...
Matthew 21:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

In this cleansing of the Temple for the second time-He had done the same at the outset of His ministry- the Lord revealed His conception of the secret of all civic righteousness and strength. He reve...
Matthew 21:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

"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 straightw...
Matthew 21:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire 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 Jeru...
Matthew 21:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, Ver. 4. All this was done that, &c. ] Here is the mystery of the history; which would otherwise seem to...
Matthew 21:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

All this was done, & c. Ινα πληρωθη το ρηθεν δια του προφητου, that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled , that is, not only hereby the words of the prophet were fulfilled, but o...
Matthew 21:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

It is a moment of most serious significance as the Lord is now about to enter Jerusalem. He is to be publicly presented to Israel, yet in lowly grace, not in power and majesty. Two of His disciples a...
Matthew 21:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Christ's Entrance into Jerusalem. 1 And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, t...
Matthew 21:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

See Poole on " Matthew 21:5 " .
Matthew 21:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Jesus Prepares For His Triumphal Entry Into Jerusalem (21:1-7). An essential part of any coronation among the Jews was an ass on which the King would ride to the crowning ceremony. This tradition...
Matthew 21:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL NOTES We now enter upon the crowded and peculiarly solemn events of the great week of our Saviour’s career, His last week—the passion week ( Morison ). Matthew 21:1 . Jerusalem. —The J...
Matthew 21:4 - Scofield Reference Notes

fulfilled The king's final and official offer of Himself according to ( Zechariah 9:9 ). Acclaimed by an unthinking multitude whose real belief is expressed in ( Matthew 21:11 ); but with no w...
Matthew 21:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Matthew 21:1-3 . And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come the Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you...
Matthew 21:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 21:1 . When they were come to Bethphage. The rabbins dispute about the etymon of this village, whether it mean the “house of the fountain,” as is the literal import; or the “house of gross...
Matthew 21:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Beth-phage. Sixth Sunday in Lent I. It presents an illustration of the relation of Christ to the religious feeling of mankind. We are re...
Matthew 21:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Matthew 21:1-40 Triumphal entry into Jerusalem . ( Mark 11:1-41 ; Luke 19:29-42 ; John 12:12-43 .) Matthew 21:1 We have come to the last week of our Lord's earthly life,...
Matthew 21:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
Matthew 21:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

John 12:15 ; John 19:36 ; John 19:37 ; Matthew 1:22 ; Matthew 26:56 ; Zechariah 9:9

Matthew 21:4 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Matthew 21:4 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Matthew 21:4 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Matthew 21:4 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Matthew 21:4 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Matthew 21:4 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Matthew 21:4 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 21:4 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew 21:4 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Matthew 21:4 - Scofield Reference Notes

Matthew 21:4 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Matthew 21:4 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Matthew 21:4 - The Biblical Illustrator

Matthew 21:4 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Matthew 21:4 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Matthew 21:4 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge