Luke 19:33 kjva — And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?"

— Luke 19:33, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 19 — Context

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Saying, Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.

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And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

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And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

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And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

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And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

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And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

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And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

Luke 19:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:33 say?
Luke 19:33 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?”
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 (KJVA): “And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?” 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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