Matthew 21:5 cpdv — “Tell the daughter of Zion: Behold, your king comes to you meekly, sitting on a donkey and on a colt, the son of one ac…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"“Tell the daughter of Zion: Behold, your king comes to you meekly, sitting on a donkey and on a colt, the son of one accustomed to the yoke.” "

— Matthew 21:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 21 — Context

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saying to them: “Go into the town that is opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Release them, and lead them to me.

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And if anyone will have said anything to you, say that the Lord has need of them. And he will promptly dismiss them.”

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Now all this was done in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet, saying,

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“Tell the daughter of Zion: Behold, your king comes to you meekly, sitting on a donkey and on a colt, the son of one accustomed to the yoke.”

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Then the disciples, going out, did just as Jesus instructed them.

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And they brought the donkey and the colt, and they laid their garments on them, and they helped him sit upon them.

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Then a very numerous crowd spread their garments on the way. But others cut branches from the trees and scattered them on the way.

Matthew 21:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:5 say?
Matthew 21:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: ““Tell the daughter of Zion: Behold, your king comes to you meekly, sitting on a donkey and on a colt, the son of one accustomed to the yoke.” ”
Where is Matthew 21:5 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 5.
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 21:5.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:5 in?
Matthew 21:5 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 21:5?
Matthew 21:5 reads (CPDV): ““Tell the daughter of Zion: Behold, your king comes to you meekly, sitting on a donkey and on a colt, the son of one accustomed to the yoke.” ” 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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