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Matthew 21

Matthew 21:1

The Triumphal Entry · Matthew 21:1–11
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Translations

Modern
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
Traditional
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,
Literal
And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
Latin
Et cum appropinquassent Jerosolymis, et venissent Bethphage ad montem Oliveti: tunc Jesus misit duos discipulos,

Interlinear

Greek
English
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,

Notes

Matthew 21:1

Bethphage is a Hebrew name that means house of figs. It was probably on the east side of the Mount of Olives, between Bethany and Jerusalem.

Matthew 21:1–28:20

Jesus entering Jerusalem starts Matthew's story of how the Messiah's suffering and resurrection establish salvation.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant with David Kingship

Events

Parallels

Zechariah 9:9–13 Mark 11:1–11 Luke 19:28–40 John 12:12–19

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Places

Bethphage: Village near Bethany, where Jesus began His triumphal entry Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions Mount of Olives: A mountain ridge east of Jerusalem

Glossary

Bethphage Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ

Topics

Bethphage: A Village on the Mount of Olives Jesus Modern Judea: Towns of Bethphage Mount of Olives: Jesus' Triumphant Entry Into Jerusalem by Way of Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Entering Publicly Into Jerusalem: Fulfilled The Olive-Tree: Cultivated: On the Sides of Mountains