Matthew 21:3 bbe — And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, The Lord has need of them; and straight away he will send them.

Bible in Basic English

"And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, The Lord has need of them; and straight away he will send them."

— Matthew 21:3, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 21 — Context

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And when they were near Jerusalem, and had come to Beth-phage, to the Mountain of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,

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Saying to them, Go into the little town in front of you, and straight away you will see an ass with a cord round her neck, and a young one with her; let them loose and come with them to me.

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And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, The Lord has need of them; and straight away he will send them.

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Now this took place so that these words of the prophet might come true,

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Say to the daughter of Zion, See, your King comes to you, gentle and seated on an ass, and on a young ass.

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And the disciples went and did as Jesus had given them orders,

Matthew 21:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:3 say?
Matthew 21:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, The Lord has need of them; and straight away he will send them.”
Where is Matthew 21:3 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 3.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 21:3.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:3 in?
Matthew 21:3 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 Matthew 21:3?
Matthew 21:3 reads (BBE): “And if anyone says anything to you, you will say, The Lord has need of them; and straight away he will send them.” 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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