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and brought the donkey and the colt, and laid their clothes on them; and he sat on them.
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The disciples didn't just follow Jesus' instructions; they spontaneously offered their own possessions to honor Him. By placing their outer garments on the colt, they created a makeshift saddle, demonstrating that nothing is too precious for Christ's service. Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry see this as a model for Christians: our worship should be marked by heartfelt, voluntary, and sacrificial generosity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And put on them their clothes. This was done as a token of respect (2 Kings 9:13).
And he sat thereon (κα επεκαθισεν επανω αυτων), Mark () and Luke (Luke 19:35) show that Jesus rode the colt. Matthew d…
19th Century
Anglican
They set him thereon — that is, on the garments which served as a saddle. Our Lord rode on the colt, and the ass followed, or went…
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Baptist
This should be an accurate description of the conduct of all Christians. The disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They did not question …
The two disciples returned from their errand (v.6) and put their outer garments on the beasts—both animals were in the procession (v.7). Jesus sat …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And brought the ass and the colt To Jesus, as Mark and Luke add, and who only make mention of the colt: both were un…
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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:
