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Luke 19:29

What does Luke 19:29 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 19:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 19:29 means

As Jesus drew near to the villages of Bethphage and Bethany, located on the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples ahead. This precise geographical detail not only establishes the setting but also indicates the fulfillment of prophetic scripture regarding the Messiah's approach to Jerusalem from that specific direction. It highlights Jesus's divine foreknowledge and control over events.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And it came about that when he got near Beth-phage and Bethany by the mountain which is named the Mountain of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And it came to pass, as he came nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, unto the mount called of the Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethania, unto the mount called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it came to pass as he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany at the mountain called [the mount] of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Context

This verse details Jesus's specific location, nearing Jerusalem, and his action of sending two disciples ahead. It directly follows the narrative of Jesus's journey, setting the immediate scene for the preparations for his triumphant entry. This strategic dispatch marks the beginning of the deliberate and prophesied events leading to his arrival in Jerusalem.

v.28And when he had thus spoken, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.

v.29This passage

v.30saying, Go your way into the village over against you; in which as ye enter ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat: loose him, and bring him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 22:39

    And he came out, and went, as his custom was, unto the mount of Olives; and the disciples also followed him.

  • John 12:12

    On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,

  • Luke 24:50

    And he led them out untilthey were over against Bethany: and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

  • Mark 11:1

    And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,

  • Matthew 21:17

    And he left them, and went forth out of the city to Bethany, and lodged there.

  • Acts 1:12

    Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is nigh unto Jerusalem, a sabbath day’s journey off.

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