Matthew 21:4
“All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,”
Matthew 21:4 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- DARBYDarby
- But all this came to pass, that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- WEBThe World English Bible
- All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
Context: Matthew 21
2Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.
3And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
4All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
5Tell ye the daughter of Sion, Behold, thy King cometh unto thee, meek, and sitting upon an ass, and a colt the foal of an ass.
6And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
About Matthew 21: The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem
Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, clears the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches about the parable of the tenants.
Commentary
Matthew 21 is a chapter that speaks to the power of faith and the importance of trusting in God. In this chapter, Jesus enters Jerusalem in a triumphant procession, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. The people of Jerusalem lay down their cloaks and branches in the path of Jesus, a sign of their reverence and faith in Him. Jesus then enters the temple and drives out the money changers, demonstrating His authority and power.