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saying, "Go your way into the village on the other side, in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat. Untie him, and bring him.

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A Glimpse of Royalty

Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry see Jesus' specific instructions about the colt as a clear display of His divine authority. Even while heading towards the cross in humility, He demonstrates His lordship over all creation. He knows exactly where the colt is and has the right to command its use, reminding us that He is sovereign even in His suffering.

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AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Luke 19:30

Whereon no man ever yet sat (εφ' ον ουδεις πωποτε ανθρωπων εκαθισεν). Plummer holds that this fact indicated to the disciples a ro…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Luke 19:30–31

19th Century

Bishop

Go you into the village opposite you.—The agreement with St. Matthew and St. Mark is remarkably close.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 19:27–31

19th Century

Preacher

But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me. And when he had thus spoken, he w…

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 19:30

This hypothetical case of a woman who had successively had seven husbands rests on the Jewish law described in Dt 25:5–6. It provided for the remar…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 19:30

17th Century

Pastor

Saying, go ye into the village over against [you]
What village this was, is not said by any of the evangelists; it s…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Luke 19:28–40

17th Century

Minister

Christ has dominion over all creatures and may use them as He pleases. He has all people's hearts both under His eye and in His hand.

Christ…

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