Luke 19:33 bbe — And when they were getting the young ass, the owners of it said to them, Why are you taking the young ass?

Bible in Basic English

"And when they were getting the young ass, the owners of it said to them, Why are you taking the young ass?"

— Luke 19:33, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 19 — Context

30

Saying, Go into the little town in front of you, and on going in you will see a young ass fixed with a cord, on which no man has ever been seated; let him loose and take him.

31

And if anyone says to you, Why are you taking him? say, The Lord has need of him.

32

And those whom he sent went away, and it was as he said.

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And when they were getting the young ass, the owners of it said to them, Why are you taking the young ass?

34

And they said, The Lord has need of him.

35

And they took him to Jesus, and they put their clothing on the ass, and Jesus got on to him.

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And while he went on his way they put their clothing down on the road in front of him.

Luke 19:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:33 say?
Luke 19:33 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when they were getting the young ass, the owners of it said to them, Why are you taking the young ass?”
Where is Luke 19:33 in the Bible?
Luke 19:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verse 33.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 19:33.
What translation should I read Luke 19:33 in?
Luke 19:33 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 19:33?
Luke 19:33 reads (BBE): “And when they were getting the young ass, the owners of it said to them, Why are you taking the young ass?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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