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Worship in Action
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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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 21:7
18th Century
Theologian
And put on them their clothes. This was done as a token of respect (2 Kings 9:13).
AT Robertson
On Matthew 21:7
And he sat thereon (κα επεκαθισεν επανω αυτων), Mark () and Luke (Luke 19:35) show that Jesus rode the colt. Matthew d…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 21:6–7
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 21:7
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 …
John Gill
On Matthew 21:7
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 21:1–11
17th Century
Minister
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…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 21:1–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, it was stated that Matthew’s Gospel is divided into three parts:
- In the first part, he relates Christ’s entrance into the world …