Matthew 21:4

Modern

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

Traditional

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

Literal

And this came to pass so that it might be fulfilled, that having been spoken through the prophet, saying,

Latin

Hoc autem totum factum est, ut adimpleretur quod dictum est per prophetam dicentem:

Greek

English

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

This part of the Old Testament fulfillment emphasizes the Messiah's peaceful, humble, and saving work (see Matthew 11:28–30; Isaiah 62:11; Zechariah 9:9–10).

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

Theme notes and profiles

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
John 12:15
“Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”
Matthew 1:22
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet:
Matthew 26:56
But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.
John 19:36–37
Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.”