Luke 19:35
What does Luke 19:35 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 19:35 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 19:35 means
The disciples brought the colt to Jesus, then placed their garments on it, and helped Jesus to sit upon it. This act of laying down garments was a traditional sign of homage and respect for royalty or a revered figure. Their actions signified Jesus's preparation for a purposeful, royal entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling ancient prophecy.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they took him to Jesus, and they put their clothing on the ass, and Jesus got on to him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they brought it unto Jesus, and having cast their garments upon the colt, they did set Jesus upon it.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And they brought him to Jesus. And casting their garments on the colt, they set Jesus thereon.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they led it to Jesus; and having cast their own garments on the colt, they put Jesus on [it].
Context
Following the successful retrieval of the colt, this verse details its presentation to Jesus and the disciples' actions to prepare it for him. This physical preparation directly leads to Jesus mounting the colt, setting the immediate scene for his triumphant entry into the city. The disciples' actions signify their recognition of his regal status.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 9:13
Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew the trumpet, saying, Jehu is king.
- John 12:14
And Jesus, having found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
- Galatians 4:15
Where then is that gratulation of yourselves? for I bear you witness, that, if possible, ye would have plucked out your eyes and given them to me.
- Mark 11:7
And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.
- Matthew 21:7
and brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their garments; and he sat thereon.
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