And. And [on the morrow]. Compare John 12:12.
came nigh. drew near; from Bethany to the boun dary of Bethphage and Bethany, which were quite dis tinct, Compare Luke 19:29, and John 12:12-13
to... unto. Greek. eis. App-104.
Bethphage. Aramaic. App-94. Now Kefr et Tor.
at. towards. Gr, pro s. App-104.
sendeth forth, &c. Greek. apostello (at the first entry, poreuomai. Go forward. Matthew 21:6). This was on the fourth day before the Passover, and is not parallel with Matthew 21:1-17. This is the second entry, from Bethany (not from Bethphage). The former (on the sixth day before the Passover) was unexpected (Matthew 21:10; Matthew 21:11). This was prepared for (John 12:12; John 12:13).
disciples. Not apostles.