Matthew 21:4

New International Reader's Version

This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would come true. It says,

Cross References

Zechariah 9:9

“City of Zion, be full of joy! People of Jerusalem, shout! See, your king comes to you. He always does what is right. He has won the victory. He is humble and riding on a donkey. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.

Matthew 1:22

All this took place to bring about what the Lord had said would happen. He had said through the prophet,

Matthew 21:3

If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them. The owner will send them right away.”

Matthew 26:56

But all this has happened so that the words of the prophets would come true.” Then all the disciples left him and ran away.

Mark 11:7

They brought the colt to Jesus. They threw their coats over it. Then he sat on it.

Luke 19:35

Then the disciples brought the colt to Jesus. They threw their coats on the young donkey and put Jesus on it.

John 12:12

The next day the large crowd that had come for the feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.

John 12:15

“City of Zion, do not be afraid. See, your king is coming. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.” (Zechariah 9:9)