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and straightway he will send them. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/21.htm">New King James Version</a> And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” <a href="/nasb_/matthew/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them on immediately.” <a href="/nasb/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, &#8216The Lord has need of them,&#8217 and immediately he will send them.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/matthew/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And if anyone says something to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” <a href="/lsb/matthew/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” <a href="/amp/matthew/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> If anyone says anything to you, you should say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and without delay the owner will send them [with you].” <a href="/csb/matthew/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them at once.” <a href="/hcsb/matthew/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> If anyone says anything to you, you should say that the Lord needs them, and immediately he will send them.&#8221 <a href="/asv/matthew/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And if any one say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. <a href="/cev/matthew/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If anyone asks why you are doing this, just say, 'The Lord needs them.' He will at once let you have the donkeys." <a href="/erv/matthew/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And if any one say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them. <a href="/gwt/matthew/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them. That person will send them at once." <a href="/gnt/matthew/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> And if anyone says anything, tell him, 'The Master needs them'; and then he will let them go at once." <a href="/isv/matthew/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> If anyone says anything to you, tell him, 'The Lord needs them,' and that person will send them at once." <a href="/msb/matthew/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.? <a href="/net/matthew/21.htm">NET Bible</a> If anyone says anything to you, you are to say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will send them at once." <a href="/nheb/matthew/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And if anyone says anything to you, you are to say, 'Because the Lord needs them,' and he will send them at once." <a href="/wbt/matthew/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And if any man shall say aught to you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and immediately he will send them. <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if any one says anything to you, say, 'The Master needs them,' and he will at once send them." <a href="/web/matthew/21.htm">World English Bible</a> If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and immediately he will send them.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if anyone may say anything to you, you will say that the LORD has need of them, and immediately He will send them.” <a href="/blb/matthew/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and if anyone says anything to you, you will say that the Lord has need of them, and he will send them immediately." <a href="/ylt/matthew/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if any one may say anything to you, ye shall say, that the lord hath need of them, and immediately he will send them.' <a href="/slt/matthew/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And if any one say to you, Why? ye shall say, That the Lord has need of them; and quickly will he send them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And if any man shall say anything to you, say ye, that the Lord hath need of them: and forthwith he will let them go. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And if anyone will have said anything to you, say that the Lord has need of them. And he will promptly dismiss them.” <a href="/nabre/matthew/21.htm">New American Bible</a> And if anyone should say anything to you, reply, ‘The master has need of them.’ Then he will send them at once.” <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ And he will send them immediately.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if any man should say anything to you, tell him that our Lord needs them; and he will immediately send them here. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And if a man says anything to you, say to him, 'They are needed by Our Lord', and immediately he will send them here.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And if any one say any thing to you, you shall reply: The Lord has need of them: and he will immediately send them. <a href="/godbey/matthew/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And if any one may say any thing to you, tell him, that the Lord hath need of them; and immediately he will send them away.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And if any man say aught to you, ye shall tell them, That the Lord hath need of them, and immediately he will send them. <a href="/mace/matthew/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> if any man oppose you, say, the Lord wants them; and then he will send them. <a href="/wey/matthew/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if any one says anything to you, say, 'The Master needs them,' and he will at once send them." <a href="/worrell/matthew/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, if any one say anything to you, ye shall say, 'The Lord hath need of them;' and straight-way he will send them."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and if any <Fr>one<FR> say any <Fr>thing<FR> to you, tell <Fr>him<FR> the Lord hath need of them, and he will immediately send them.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/21-3.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=5944" 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> …2saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. 3<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1437.htm" title="1437: ean (Conj) -- If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">anyone</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipē (V-ASA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">questions</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/2046.htm" title="2046: ereite (V-FIA-2P) -- Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.">tell him</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HO (Art-NMS) -- 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/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echei (V-PIA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold."></a> <a href="/greek/5532.htm" title="5532: chreian (N-AFS) -- From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution.">needs</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/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">and</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: apostelei (V-FIA-3S) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">he will send</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- 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/2112.htm" title="2112: euthys (Adv) -- Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.">right away.” </a> 4This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:…<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="/mark/11-3.htm">Mark 11:3</a> If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’” <a href="/luke/19-31.htm">Luke 19:31</a> If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” <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="/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="/matthew/8-20.htm">Matthew 8:20</a> Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.” <a href="/matthew/26-18.htm">Matthew 26:18</a> He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’” <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13-14</a> And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/john/2-19.htm">John 2:19</a> Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” <a href="/john/10-18.htm">John 10:18</a> No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.” <a href="/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13</a> You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. <a href="/john/17-10.htm">John 17:10</a> All I have is Yours, and all You have is Mine; and in them I have been glorified. <a href="/acts/4-24.htm">Acts 4:24-28</a> When the believers heard this, they lifted up their voices to God with one accord. “Sovereign Lord,” they said, “You made the heaven and the earth and the sea and everything in them. / You spoke by the Holy Spirit through the mouth of Your servant, our father David: ‘Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the Lord and against His Anointed One.’ ... <a href="/acts/9-15.htm">Acts 9:15</a> “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. <a href="/romans/14-8.htm">Romans 14:8</a> If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/10-26.htm">1 Corinthians 10:26</a> for, “The earth is the Lord’s, and the fullness thereof.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And if any man say ought to you, you shall say, The Lord has need of them; and straightway he will send them.The Lord.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14-16</a> But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee… <a href="/psalms/24-1.htm">Psalm 24:1</a> A Psalm of David. The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein.<a href="/psalms/50-10.htm">Psalm 50:10,11</a> For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills… straightway.<a href="/1_samuel/10-26.htm">1 Samuel 10:26</a> And Saul also went home to Gibeah; and there went with him a band of men, whose hearts God had touched.<a href="/1_kings/17-9.htm">1 Kings 17:9</a> Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee.<a href="/ezra/1-1.htm">Ezra 1:1,5</a> Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/5-23.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/20-11.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/15-6.htm">Need</a> <a href="/matthew/18-7.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Once</a> <a href="/matthew/18-33.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/matthew/20-23.htm">Right</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/21-2.htm">Straightway</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/7-12.htm">Aught</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Immediately</a> <a href="/matthew/21-33.htm">Master</a> <a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Need</a> <a href="/matthew/24-6.htm">Needs</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Once</a> <a href="/matthew/23-23.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/matthew/22-17.htm">Right</a> <a href="/matthew/21-19.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/matthew/25-15.htm">Straightway</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If anyone questions you This phrase anticipates potential resistance or inquiry from the owners of the donkey and colt. In the cultural context of first-century Judea, it was customary for travelers to borrow animals for transportation, especially during significant events like festivals. The disciples were instructed to be prepared for such questioning, which reflects the importance of Jesus' mission and the divine authority behind it.tell him that the Lord needs them The term "Lord" here signifies Jesus' divine authority and messianic identity. This phrase indicates that Jesus is fulfilling a specific purpose, aligning with Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>, which foretells the Messiah entering Jerusalem on a donkey. The use of "needs" underscores the divine plan and necessity of this action in the unfolding of salvation history.and he will send them right away. This assurance suggests divine orchestration and the readiness of the owners to comply with the Lord's request. It reflects the sovereignty of God in ensuring that His plans are accomplished without hindrance. The immediate compliance also highlights the recognition of Jesus' authority and the fulfillment of His mission, as seen in the seamless execution of His instructions.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling prophecy and demonstrating His authority. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Jesus instructs His disciples to fetch a donkey and a colt, showing their obedience and trust in His words. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Jesus is entering, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the place where He will fulfill His mission. 4. <a href="/topical/d/donkey_and_colt.htm">Donkey and Colt</a> The animals Jesus instructs His disciples to bring, symbolizing humility and peace, fulfilling the prophecy of <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>. 5. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy_fulfillment.htm">Prophecy Fulfillment</a> This event is a direct fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, highlighting Jesus as the promised Messiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_authority_and_obedience.htm">Divine Authority and Obedience</a> Jesus' command to His disciples demonstrates His divine authority. As believers, we are called to trust and obey His instructions, even when the reasons are not immediately clear. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> This event underscores the importance of Scripture and prophecy. It encourages us to study the Bible diligently, recognizing how Jesus fulfills God's promises. <a href="/topical/h/humility_in_leadership.htm">Humility in Leadership</a> Jesus' choice of a donkey over a horse signifies humility. As Christians, we are called to lead with humility, following Jesus' example. <a href="/topical/g/god's_provision.htm">God's Provision</a> The immediate compliance of the donkey's owners illustrates God's provision. We can trust that God will provide what is needed to accomplish His purposes. <a href="/topical/w/witnessing_through_actions.htm">Witnessing through Actions</a> The disciples' actions were a testimony to Jesus' identity and mission. Our actions should similarly reflect our faith and point others to Christ.<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/what_does_the_bible_say_on_trust.htm">What does the Bible say about trusting others?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_saving.htm">What does the Bible say about saving money?</a> <a href="/q/how_are_john_the_baptist_and_elijah_linked.htm">What is the connection between John the Baptist and Elijah?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'he_took_our_infirmities'_mean.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'workers are few'?</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>(3) The Lord hath need of them.--Simple as the words are, they admit of three very different interpretations. "The Lord" may be used either (1) in the highest sense as equivalent to Jehovah, as though the ass and the colt were claimed for His service; or (2) as referring to Christ in the special sense in which He was spoken of as "the Lord" by His disciples; or (3) as pointing to Him, but only in the language which all men would acknowledge, and without any special claim beyond that of being the Master whom the disciples owned as in a lower sense their Lord. Of these (3) is all but excluded by the facts of the case. The words involve a claim to more than common authority, and the claim is recognised at once. In favour of (2) we have the numerous instances in which the disciples and the evangelists not only address their Master as "Lord," but speak of Him as "the Lord" (<a href="/matthew/28-6.htm" title="He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.">Matthew 28:6</a>; <a href="/mark/16-19.htm" title="So then after the Lord had spoken to them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.">Mark 16:19</a>; <a href="/luke/10-1.htm" title="After these things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, where he himself would come.">Luke 10:1</a>; <a href="/luke/17-6.htm" title="And the Lord said, If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you might say to this sycamine tree, Be you plucked up by the root, and be you planted in the sea; and it should obey you.">Luke 17:6</a>; <a href="/luke/18-6.htm" title="And the Lord said, Hear what the unjust judge said.">Luke 18:6</a>; <a href="/john/11-2.htm" title="(It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.)">John 11:2</a>; <a href="/john/13-13.htm" title="You call me Master and Lord: and you say well; for so I am.">John 13:13</a>; <a href="/john/20-2.htm" title="Then she runs, and comes to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, They have taken away the LORD out of the sepulcher, and we know not where they have laid him.">John 20:2</a>; <a href="/john/20-13.htm" title="And they say to her, Woman, why weep you? She said to them, Because they have taken away my LORD, and I know not where they have laid him.">John 20:13</a>; <a href="/john/20-18.htm" title="Mary Magdalene came and told the disciples that she had seen the LORD, and that he had spoken these things to her.">John 20:18</a>; <a href="/john/20-20.htm" title="And when he had so said, he showed to them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the LORD.">John 20:20</a>; <a href="/john/20-25.htm" title="The other disciples therefore said to him, We have seen the LORD. But he said to them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe.">John 20:25</a>; <a href="/john/21-7.htm" title="Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat to him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.">John 21:7</a>; <a href="/john/21-12.htm" title="Jesus said to them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples dared ask him, Who are you? knowing that it was the Lord.">John 21:12</a>). For (1), lastly, we have our Lord's use of the word as a synonym for God (<a href="/mark/5-19.htm" title="However, Jesus suffered him not, but said to him, Go home to your friends, and tell them how great things the Lord has done for you, and has had compassion on you.">Mark 5:19</a>; <a href="/mark/13-20.htm" title="And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he has chosen, he has shortened the days.">Mark 13:20</a>). On the whole (2) appears to commend itself as most in accordance with the customary language of the disciples. On the very probable assumption that the owners of the colt were, in some sense, themselves disciples, they would recognise the full import of the words thus addressed to them, and obey without hesitation. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Say aught unto you. This might naturally be expected. Christ foresaw the opposition, and instructed the disciples how to overcome it with a word. The Lord; Κύριος, equivalent to "Jehovah," or the King Messiah. Doubtless the owner of the animals was a disciple, and acknowledged the claims of Jesus. His presence here was a providentially guided coincidence. If he was a stranger; as others suppose, be must have been divinely prompted to acquiesce in the appropriation of his beasts. He will send them. Some manuscripts read, "he sends them," here, as in St. Mark. The present is more forcible, but the future is well attested. The simple announcement that the asses were needed for God's service would silence all refusal. The disciples, indeed, were to act at once, as executing the orders of the supreme Lord, and were to use the given answer only in case of any objection. Throughout the transaction Christ assumes the character of the Divine Messiah, King of his people, the real Owner of all that they possess. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/21-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If ἐάν (ean) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1437.htm">Strong's 1437: </a> If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc. anyone τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. questions εἴπῃ (eipē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. tell [him] ἐρεῖτε (ereite) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2046.htm">Strong's 2046: </a> Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. the Ὁ (HO) Article - Nominative 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. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. needs χρείαν (chreian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5532.htm">Strong's 5532: </a> From the base of chraomai or chre; employment, i.e. An affair; also occasion, demand, requirement or destitution. 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 δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. he will send ἀποστελεῖ (apostelei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. them αὐτούς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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. right away.” εὐθὺς (euthys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_2112.htm">Strong's 2112: </a> Immediately, soon, at once. 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