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They said, `The Lord needs it.`

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Christ's Absolute Authority

The simple statement, "The Lord has need of him," was sufficient to secure the colt. Commentators like Matthew Henry and Charles Spurgeon see this as a clear demonstration of Jesus' divine dominion and ownership over all creation. His authority as King is absolute.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Luke 19:32–34

19th Century

Preacher

The word of the King was again with power, and the owners of the colt were willing to let the animal go since the King had need of him. Th…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Luke 19:34

Jesus responded along these lines: It is not legitimate to project earthly conditions into the future state (vv.34–35). Eternal life is actually th…

John Gill

John Gill

On Luke 19:34

17th Century

Pastor

And they said, the Lord has need of him .
] Or, our Lord, as the above versions in verse 31 (Vulgate Latin and Ethio…

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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…