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If anyone says anything to you, you will say, `The Lord needs them,` and immediately he will send them."
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A Clear Claim to Divinity
Commentators highlight the significance of Jesus referring to himself as "The Lord." While the term could simply mean "master," most scholars see it as a profound claim of divinity. Jesus, the sovereign Lord of all, asserts his authority to requisition what is needed for his mission. This was an increasingly clear declaration of his identity as he entered Jerusalem.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Lord hath need of them. This means no more than the master has need of them. The word lord often means no more than …
The Lord (ο κυριος). It is not clear how the word would be understood here by those who heard the message though it is plain that …
19th Century
Anglican
The Lord has need of them — Simple as the words are, they allow for three very different interpretations.
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Baptist
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the Mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples, Saying unto them, …
The most natural way to take “Lord” here is Jesus’ way of referring to himself. This step is not out of keeping with the authority he has already c…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And if any man say ought to you As, what business have you with the ass and colt? why do you lose them? as certain p…
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This coming of Christ was described by the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9). When Christ would appear in his glory, it is in his meekn…
13th Century
Catholic
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
