Luke 19:33 nasb — As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?"

NASB

"As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?""

— Luke 19:33, NASB

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Luke 19 — Context

30

saying, "Go into the village ahead of you; there, as you enter, you will find a colt tied on which no one yet has ever sat; untie it and bring it here.

31

"If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say, 'The Lord has need of it.'"

32

So those who were sent went away and found it just as He had told them.

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As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?"

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They said, "The Lord has need of it."

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They brought it to Jesus, and they threw their coats on the colt and put Jesus on it.

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As He was going, they were spreading their coats on the road.

Luke 19:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:33 say?
Luke 19:33 in the NASB reads: “As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying 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 (NASB): “As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying 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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