Matthew 21:3 web — If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and immediately he will send them."

World English Bible

"If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and immediately he will send them.""

— Matthew 21:3, World English Bible

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Matthew 21 — Context

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When they drew near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

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saying to them, "Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them, and bring them to me.

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If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and immediately he will send them."

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All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

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"Tell the daughter of Zion, behold, your King comes to you, humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey."

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The disciples went, and did just as Jesus commanded them,

Matthew 21:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:3 say?
Matthew 21:3 in the World English Bible reads: “If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and immediately 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 (WEB): “If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, 'The Lord needs them,' and immediately 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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