Matthew 21:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

When they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And when they drew near to Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, near the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} when{G3753} they drew nigh{G1448} unto{G1519} Jerusalem,{G2414} and{G2532} came{G2064} unto{G4314} Bethphage,{G967} unto{G4314} the mount{G3735} of Olives,{G1636} then{G5119} Jesus{G2424} sent{G649} two{G1417} disciples,{G3101}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} when{G3753} they drew nigh{G1448}{(G5656)} unto{G1519} Jerusalem{G2414}, and{G2532} were come{G2064}{(G5627)} to{G1519} Bethphage{G967}, unto{G4314} the mount{G3735} of Olives{G1636}, then{G5119} sent{G649}{(G5656)} Jesus{G2424} two{G1417} disciples{G3101},

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    When they drewe neye vnto Ierusalem and were come to Betphage vnto mounte olivete: then sent Iesus two of his disciples

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Now whan they drew nye vnto Ierusalem, and were come to Bethphage vnto mount Oliuete, Iesus sent two of his disciples,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And when they drewe neere to Hierusalem, and were come to Bethphage, vnto the mount of the Oliues, then sent Iesus two disciples,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And when they drewe nye vnto Hierusalem, & were come to Bethphage, vnto the mout of Oliues, the sent Iesus two disciples,

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    When they drew near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage,{TR reads "Bethphage" instead of "Bethsphage"} to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, unto the mount of the Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And when they were near Jerusalem, and had come to Beth-phage, to the Mountain of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,

  • World English Bible (2000)

    When they drew near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The Triumphal Entry Now when they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples,

Referenced Verses

  • Matt 24:3 : 3 While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately and said, 'Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?'
  • Matt 26:30 : 30 When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
  • John 8:1 : 1 Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
  • Acts 1:12 : 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.
  • Luke 21:37 : 37 Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives.
  • Zech 14:4 : 4 On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which lies before Jerusalem on the east. The Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a very great valley, so that half of the mountain will move northward and the other half southward.
  • Mark 11:1-9 : 1 As they approached Jerusalem, near Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples. 2 He said to them, 'Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.' 3 'If anyone asks you, 4 They went away and found the colt tied at the door outside on the street, and they untied it. 5 Some of those standing there said to them, 'What are you doing, untying the colt?' 6 They answered them just as Jesus had commanded, and they let them go. 7 They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their garments on it, and he sat on it. 8 Many people spread their garments on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 Those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' 10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heavens!
  • Mark 14:26 : 26 After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
  • Luke 19:28-38 : 28 After he said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, 30 saying, 'Go into the village ahead of you. As you enter, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.' 31 'If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” say this: “The Lord needs it.”' 32 So those who were sent departed and found it just as he had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, 'Why are you untying the colt?' 34 They replied, 'The Lord needs it.' 35 They brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their garments on the colt, they helped Jesus get on it. 36 As he rode along, they spread their garments on the road. 37 Now as he was approaching the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began, rejoicing, to praise God with loud voices for all the miracles they had seen. 38 They were saying, 'Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!'
  • Luke 22:39 : 39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Mark 11:1-5
    5 verses
    93%

    1 As they approached Jerusalem, near Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples.

    2 He said to them, 'Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.'

    3 'If anyone asks you,

    4 They went away and found the colt tied at the door outside on the street, and they untied it.

    5 Some of those standing there said to them, 'What are you doing, untying the colt?'

  • Luke 19:28-37
    10 verses
    90%

    28 After he said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

    29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

    30 saying, 'Go into the village ahead of you. As you enter, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.'

    31 'If anyone asks you, “Why are you untying it?” say this: “The Lord needs it.”'

    32 So those who were sent departed and found it just as he had told them.

    33 As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, 'Why are you untying the colt?'

    34 They replied, 'The Lord needs it.'

    35 They brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their garments on the colt, they helped Jesus get on it.

    36 As he rode along, they spread their garments on the road.

    37 Now as he was approaching the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began, rejoicing, to praise God with loud voices for all the miracles they had seen.

  • Matt 21:2-10
    9 verses
    86%

    2 saying to them, 'Go into the village ahead of you, and right away you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them and bring them to me.

    3 If anyone says anything to you, say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will send them immediately.

    4 This took place so that what had been spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:

    5 'Say to the daughter of Zion: See, your King is coming to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.'

    6 The disciples went and did just as Jesus instructed them.

    7 They brought the donkey and the colt, placed their cloaks on them, and he sat on them.

    8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

    9 The crowds who went ahead of him and those who followed were shouting, 'Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!'

    10 When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, 'Who is this?'

  • Mark 11:7-12
    6 verses
    79%

    7 They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their garments on it, and he sat on it.

    8 Many people spread their garments on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

    9 Those who went ahead and those who followed were shouting, 'Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!'

    10 Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest heavens!

    11 Jesus entered Jerusalem and went into the temple. After looking around at everything, since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.

    12 The next day, as they were leaving Bethany, he was hungry.

  • John 12:12-15
    4 verses
    79%

    12 The next day, a large crowd that had come to the festival heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

    13 So they took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting, "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of Israel!"

    14 Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written:

    15 Do not be afraid, Daughter Zion; see, your King is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.

  • Matt 20:17
    76%

    17 As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside privately and said to them,

  • John 8:1
    75%

    1 Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.

  • Matt 21:15
    74%

    15 When the chief priests and scribes saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple, 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' they became indignant

  • Mark 14:16
    73%

    16 So the disciples went out and entered the city. They found everything just as he had told them, and they prepared the Passover.

  • Matt 26:1
    73%

    1 When Jesus had finished all these sayings, He said to His disciples,

  • Matt 21:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19 Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, he went to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. He said to it, 'May no fruit ever come from you again!' And immediately, the fig tree withered.

    20 When the disciples saw it, they were amazed and said, 'How did the fig tree wither so quickly?'

  • Zech 9:9
    73%

    9 Rejoice greatly, Daughter Zion! Shout aloud, Daughter Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

  • Luke 22:39
    73%

    39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him.

  • Mark 14:26
    73%

    26 After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

  • Matt 21:17
    72%

    17 Then he left them, went out of the city to Bethany, and spent the night there.

  • Matt 23:1
    72%

    1 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples,

  • John 18:1
    72%

    1 After Jesus had said these things, he went out with his disciples across the Kidron Valley to a place where there was a garden, which he and his disciples entered.

  • John 2:13
    72%

    13 When the Jewish Passover was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem.

  • Matt 26:36
    72%

    36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I go over there and pray."

  • Acts 1:12
    71%

    12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey away.