Matthew 21:6
What does Matthew 21:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Matthew 21:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Matthew 21:6 means
The disciples unhesitatingly obeyed Jesus' instructions, serving as faithful agents in His divine plan. Their compliance underscores the trust and submission they had in their Lord, even when the task might have seemed unusual or raised questions. This simple act of obedience was instrumental in bringing about the Old Testament prophecy concerning the Messiah's arrival, showcasing their role in God's redemptive history.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them,
KJV
King James Version · 1611And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And the disciples went, and did even as Jesus appointed them,
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And the disciples went and did as Jesus had given them orders,
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And the disciples having gone and having done as Jesus commanded them,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And the disciples going, did as Jesus commanded them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890But the disciples, having gone and done as Jesus had ordered them,
Context
This verse confirms the disciples' obedience to Jesus' specific instructions from verses 2 and 3, seamlessly bridging the command with its execution. It immediately precedes the actual procession, where Jesus sits on the animals, and the crowds begin their acclamation. This act of obedience is foundational to the subsequent events of the triumphal entry.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- John 15:14
Ye are my friends, if ye do the things which I command you.
- 1 Samuel 15:11
It repenteth me that I have set up Saul to be king; for he is turned back from following me, and hath not performed my commandments. And Samuel was wroth; and he cried unto Jehovah all night.
- Exodus 40:16
Thus did Moses: according to all that Jehovah commanded him, so did he.
- Exodus 39:43
And Moses saw all the work, and, behold, they had done it; as Jehovah had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.
- Genesis 12:4
So Abram went, as Jehovah had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abram was seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.
- Genesis 6:22
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.
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