Luke 19:36

Modern

As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road.

Traditional

And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

Literal

And in His going, they were spreading their garments in the road.

Latin

Eunte autem illo, substernebant vestimenta sua in via:

Greek

English

As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road.

The crowds spread their cloaks to show respect and honor to this royal figure (see 2 Kings 9:13).

Jesus entered Jerusalem in triumph. This fulfilled Zechariah 9:9–10 and symbolically announced that he was the Messiah, the King of Israel.

Theme notes and profiles

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”
Matthew 21:8
A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.