Matthew 21:9 web — The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, "Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who com…

World English Bible

"The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, "Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!""

— Matthew 21:9, World English Bible

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Matthew 21 — Context

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

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and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their clothes on them; and he sat on them.

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A very great multitude spread their clothes on the road. Others cut branches from the trees, and spread them on the road.

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The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, "Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!"

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When he had come into Jerusalem, all the city was stirred up, saying, "Who is this?"

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The multitudes said, "This is the prophet, Jesus, from Nazareth of Galilee."

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Jesus entered into the temple of God, and drove out all of those who sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the money changers' tables and the seats of those who sold the doves.

Matthew 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 21:9 say?
Matthew 21:9 in the World English Bible reads: “The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, "Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna 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 (WEB): “The multitudes who went before him, and who followed kept shouting, "Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna 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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