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and He sat on the cloaks. <a href="/nasb/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their coats on them; and He sat on the coats. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid on them their garments, on which He sat. <a href="/lsb/matthew/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their garments on them; and He sat on the garments. <a href="/amp/matthew/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and they brought the donkey and the colt, and placed their coats on them; and Jesus sat on the coats. <a href="/csb/matthew/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They brought the donkey and the colt; then they laid their clothes on them, and he sat on them. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> They brought the donkey and the colt; then they laid their robes on them, and He sat on them. <a href="/asv/matthew/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon. <a href="/cev/matthew/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They brought the donkey and its colt and laid some clothes on their backs. Then Jesus got on. <a href="/erv/matthew/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon. <a href="/gwt/matthew/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They brought the donkey and the colt and put their coats on them for Jesus to sit on. <a href="/gnt/matthew/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> they brought the donkey and the colt, threw their cloaks over them, and Jesus got on. <a href="/isv/matthew/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> They brought the donkey and the colt and put their coats on them, and he sat upon them. <a href="/net/matthew/21.htm">NET Bible</a> They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them, and he sat on them. <a href="/nheb/matthew/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and brought the donkey and the colt, and placed their clothes on them; and he sat on them. <a href="/wbt/matthew/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And brought the ass and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> they brought the she-ass and the foal, and threw their outer garments on them. So He sat on them;<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/matthew/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. <a href="/web/matthew/21.htm">World English Bible</a> and brought the donkey and the colt and laid their clothes on them; and he sat on them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> brought the donkey and the colt, and put on them their garments, and set [Him] on them; <a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> brought the donkey and the colt and put their cloaks upon them, and He sat on them. <a href="/ylt/matthew/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> brought the ass and the colt, and did put on them their garments, and set him upon them; <a href="/slt/matthew/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Brought the ass, and colt, and put on them their garments, and he sat over them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they brought the ass and the colt, and laid their garments upon them, and made him sit thereon. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they brought the donkey and the colt, and they laid their garments on them, and they helped him sit upon them. <a href="/nabre/matthew/21.htm">New American Bible</a> They brought the ass and the colt and laid their cloaks over them, and he sat upon them. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> they brought the donkey and the colt, and put their cloaks on them, and he sat on them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they brought the ass and the colt, and they put their garments on the colt, and Jesus rode on it. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they brought the donkey and the colt and they placed their garments on the colt and Yeshua rode upon it.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and brought the ass and the colt, and put their mantles on them, and caused him to sit upon them. <a href="/godbey/matthew/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> led the donkey, and the colt, and put their garments on them; and He sat on them. <a href="/haweis/matthew/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> brought the ass and her foal, and they spread over them their garments, and seated him upon them. <a href="/mace/matthew/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> they brought the ass with the colt, threw their clothes on them, and mounted him thereon: <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> they brought the she-ass and the foal, and threw their outer garments on them. So He sat on them; <a href="/worrell/matthew/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> led the ass and the colt, and put upon them their garments; and He sat thereon. <a href="/worsley/matthew/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and brought the ass and the colt, and threw their clothes over them, and set Him upon them. <a href="/parallel/matthew/21-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=5971" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/21.htm">The Triumphal Entry</a> …6So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. 7<a href="/greek/71.htm" title="71: ēgagon (V-AIA-3P) -- A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce.">They brought</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3688.htm" title="3688: onon (N-AFS) -- A donkey. Apparently a primary word; a donkey.">donkey</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4454.htm" title="4454: pōlon (N-AMS) -- A colt, young ass, foal. Apparently a primary word; a foal or filly, i.e., a young ass.">colt</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2007.htm" title="2007: epethēkan (V-AIA-3P) -- To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose.">laid</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">their</a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himatia (N-ANP) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">cloaks</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1940.htm" title="1940: epekathisen (V-AIA-3S) -- To sit upon, cause to sit upon. From epi and kathizo; to seat upon.">Jesus sat</a> <a href="/greek/1883.htm" title="1883: epanō (Prep) -- From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on.">on</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 8A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/john/12-14.htm">John 12:14-15</a> Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Mark 11:7</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Luke 19:35</a> Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a> Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” <a href="/genesis/49-11.htm">Genesis 49:11</a> He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a> Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!” <a href="/psalms/118-25.htm">Psalm 118:25-26</a> O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. <a href="/john/12-12.htm">John 12:12-13</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” <a href="/mark/11-8.htm">Mark 11:8-10</a> Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. / The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/luke/19-36.htm">Luke 19:36-38</a> As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Matthew 21:4-5</a> This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” <a href="/john/12-16.htm">John 12:16</a> At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. <a href="/matthew/21-9.htm">Matthew 21:9</a> The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” <a href="/matthew/21-10.htm">Matthew 21:10-11</a> When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?” / The crowds replied, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon.brought.<a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Mark 11:4-8</a> And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him… <a href="/luke/19-32.htm">Luke 19:32-35</a> And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them… put.<a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a> Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/daniel/3-27.htm">Cloaks</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/11-21.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/10-10.htm">Coats</a> <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Colt</a> <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Foal</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/matthew/21-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/19-15.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/matthew/14-36.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/matthew/19-15.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/matthew/15-29.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/20-23.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">She-Ass</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-2.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/matthew/18-30.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/matthew/21-5.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Ass</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Cloaks</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/22-11.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Coats</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Colt</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Donkey</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Foal</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/matthew/21-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/matthew/22-6.htm">Laid</a> <a href="/matthew/22-13.htm">Outer</a> <a href="/matthew/27-37.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/23-2.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">She-Ass</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Thereon</a> <a href="/matthew/21-39.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Young</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 21</div>1. <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey</a> 12. <a href="/matthew/21-12.htm">drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/21-17.htm">curses the fig tree;</a> 23. <a href="/matthew/21-23.htm">puts to silence the priests and elders,</a> 28. <a href="/matthew/21-28.htm">and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons,</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The act of bringing both the donkey and the colt highlights the precision with which Jesus fulfills Old Testament prophecy. In the cultural context of the time, a donkey was a symbol of peace, as opposed to a horse, which was associated with war. This choice of animal underscores Jesus' role as the Prince of Peace.and laid their cloaks on them Laying cloaks on the animals served as a makeshift saddle and was a gesture of honor and respect. In <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a>, cloaks were spread under Jehu as a sign of his recognition as king. This act by the disciples and the crowd signifies their acknowledgment of Jesus' royal status, even if they did not fully understand the nature of His kingship. It also reflects the cultural practice of showing reverence to someone of high status.and Jesus sat on them The phrase "sat on them" refers to Jesus sitting on the cloaks placed on the donkey and the colt, not on both animals simultaneously. This action is significant as it marks Jesus' public declaration of His messianic identity. By choosing to enter Jerusalem in this manner, Jesus aligns Himself with the messianic expectations of the Jewish people, while also redefining those expectations through His humble approach. This event, known as the Triumphal Entry, is a pivotal moment in the Gospels, as it sets the stage for the events of Holy Week, leading to His crucifixion and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, fulfilling prophecy as the Messiah entering Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Followers of Jesus who obey His instructions to bring the donkey and colt. 3. <a href="/topical/d/donkey_and_colt.htm">Donkey and Colt</a> Animals used in Jesus' triumphal entry, symbolizing peace and humility. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Jesus makes His triumphal entry, significant in Jewish history and prophecy. 5. <a href="/topical/c/cloaks.htm">Cloaks</a> Garments laid on the animals, symbolizing honor and submission to Jesus as King.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfills Zechariah's prophecy, affirming His identity as the promised Messiah. <a href="/topical/s/symbol_of_peace.htm">Symbol of Peace</a> Unlike a warrior king on a horse, Jesus rides a donkey, symbolizing His mission of peace and humility. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_and_honor.htm">Obedience and Honor</a> The disciples' obedience in fetching the donkey and the people's act of laying cloaks demonstrate submission and honor to Jesus. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_kingship.htm">Recognition of Kingship</a> The actions of the crowd reflect their acknowledgment of Jesus' authority and kingship, challenging us to recognize His lordship in our lives. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a> Jesus' choice of a donkey over a horse teaches us about leading with humility and serving others.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 21</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_triumphal_entry_important.htm">What is the significance of the Triumphal Entry?</a> <a href="/q/what's_palm_sunday's_significance.htm">What is the significance of Palm Sunday?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_matthew_mention_two_animals.htm">How does Matthew 21:4–7 reconcile Jesus riding both a donkey and a colt, unlike the single animal mentioned in other Gospels? </a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_ride_one_or_two_animals.htm">How many animals did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? One (Mark 11:7, Luke 19:35) or two (Matthew 21:7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) They set him thereon--i.e., on the garments which served as a saddle. Our Lord rode on the colt, and the ass followed, or went along by His side. St. Mark and St. Luke mention the colt only.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Brought the ass. The unbroken foal would be more easily subdued and guided when its mother was with it; such an addition to the ridden animal would usually be employed to carry the rider's luggage. They put on them (ἐπάνω αὐτῶν) their clothes (ἱμάτια). The two disciples, stripping off their heavy outer garments, abbas, or burnouses, put them as trappings on the two beasts, not knowing on which their Master meant to ride. They set him thereon (ἐπάνω αὐτῶν). Thus the received text, and the Vulgate, Et eum desuper sedere fecerunt. But most modern editors, with great manuscriptural authority, read, "he sat thereon." Some have taken the pronoun αὐτῶν to refer to the beasts, and Alford supports the opinion by the common saying, "The postilion rode on the horses," when, in fact, he rode only one of the pair. But the analogy is erroneous. The postilion really guides and controls both; but no one contends that Christ kept the mother ass in hand while mounted on the colt. The pronoun is more suitably referred to the garments, which formed a saddle for the Saviour, or housings and ornamental appendages (comp. <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a>). He came invested with a certain dignity and pomp, yet in such humble guise as to discountenance all idea of temporal sovereignty. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/21-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>They brought ἤγαγον (ēgagon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_71.htm">Strong's 71: </a> A primary verb; properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, go, pass, or induce. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. donkey ὄνον (onon) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3688.htm">Strong's 3688: </a> A donkey. Apparently a primary word; a donkey. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. colt πῶλον (pōlon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4454.htm">Strong's 4454: </a> A colt, young ass, foal. Apparently a primary word; a 'foal' or 'filly', i.e., a young ass. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. laid ἐπέθηκαν (epethēkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2007.htm">Strong's 2007: </a> To put, place upon, lay on; I add, give in addition. From epi and tithemi; to impose. their τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. cloaks ἱμάτια (himatia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. them, αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] sat ἐπεκάθισεν (epekathisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1940.htm">Strong's 1940: </a> To sit upon, cause to sit upon. From epi and kathizo; to seat upon. on ἐπάνω (epanō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1883.htm">Strong's 1883: </a> From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on. them. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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