Matthew 21:9
“And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.”
Matthew 21:9 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And the multitudes that went before and that followed, cried, saying: Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And the multitudes that went before him, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
- DARBYDarby
- And the crowds who went before him and who followed cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed be he who comes in the name of the Lord; hosanna in the highest.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and the multitudes who were going before, and who were following, were crying, saying, 'Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who is coming in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"
Context: Matthew 21
7And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.
8And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
9And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.
10And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
11And the multitude said, This is Jesus the prophet of Nazareth of Galilee.
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.