Matthew 21:9 bbe — And those who went before him, and those who came after, gave loud cries, saying, Glory to the Son of David: A blessing…

Bible in Basic English

"And those who went before him, and those who came after, gave loud cries, saying, Glory to the Son of David: A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord: Glory in the highest."

— Matthew 21:9, Bible in Basic English

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Matthew 21 — Context

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

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And got the ass and the young one, and put their clothing on them, and he took his seat on it.

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And all the people put their clothing down in the way; and others got branches from the trees, and put them down in the way.

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And those who went before him, and those who came after, gave loud cries, saying, Glory to the Son of David: A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord: Glory in the highest.

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And when he came into Jerusalem, all the town was moved, saying, Who is this?

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And the people said, This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee.

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And Jesus went into the Temple and sent out all who were trading there, overturning the tables of the money-changers and the seats of those trading in doves.

Matthew 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:9 say?
Matthew 21:9 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And those who went before him, and those who came after, gave loud cries, saying, Glory to the Son of David: A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord: Glory in the highest.”
Where is Matthew 21:9 in the Bible?
Matthew 21:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read Matthew 21:9 in?
Matthew 21:9 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 21:9?
Matthew 21:9 reads (BBE): “And those who went before him, and those who came after, gave loud cries, saying, Glory to the Son of David: A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord: Glory in the highest.” 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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