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Matthew 21:10

What does Matthew 21:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 21:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 21:10 means

Jesus' entry into Jerusalem caused a profound stir throughout the entire city. The question, "Who is this?" indicates that while some recognized Him as the Messiah, many others were unfamiliar or uncertain about His identity and the significance of His arrival. This widespread reaction highlights the sheer impact of the event and the public curiosity surrounding this humble yet powerfully acclaimed figure.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, Who is this?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred, saying, Who is this?

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when he came into Jerusalem, all the town was moved, saying, Who is this?

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he having entered into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, `Who is this?'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when he was come into Jerusalem, the whole city was moved, saying: Who is this?

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And as he entered into Jerusalem, the whole city was moved, saying, Who is this?

Context

This verse describes the immediate and widespread reaction within Jerusalem to Jesus' arrival, directly following the fervent acclamations of the multitude. It contrasts the understanding of the initial crowds with the general public's curiosity, setting up the explanation of Jesus' identity in the next verse. This portrays the city's engagement with Jesus' presence and His growing influence.

v.9And 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.

v.10This passage

v.11And the multitudes said, This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.

Cross references

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

  • Acts 9:5

    And he said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest:

  • Luke 20:2

    and they spake, saying unto him, Tell us: By what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?

  • 1 Samuel 16:4

    And Samuel did that which Jehovah spake, and came to Beth-lehem. And the elders of the city came to meet him trembling, and said, Comest thou peaceably?

  • Matthew 2:3

    And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.

  • Song of Solomon 3:6

    Who is this that cometh up from the wilderness Like pillars of smoke, Perfumed with myrrh and frankincense, With all powders of the merchant?

  • Isaiah 63:1

    Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, marching in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

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