Luke 19:29
New International Version
As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,

New Living Translation
As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead.

English Standard Version
When he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

Berean Standard Bible
As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass as He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, toward the mount called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

King James Bible
And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

New King James Version
And it came to pass, when He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain called Olivet, that He sent two of His disciples,

New American Standard Bible
When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mountain that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

NASB 1995
When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

NASB 1977
And it came about that when He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

Legacy Standard Bible
And it happened that when He approached Bethphage and Bethany, near the mount called “of Olives,” He sent two of the disciples,

Amplified Bible
When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

Christian Standard Bible
As he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As He approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of the disciples

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

Contemporary English Version
As he was getting near Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples on ahead.

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called the mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When he came near Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives (as it was called), Jesus sent two of his disciples ahead of him.

Good News Translation
As he came near Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead

International Standard Version
As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples on ahead.

Majority Standard Bible
As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,

NET Bible
Now when he approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,

New Heart English Bible
It happened, when he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

Webster's Bible Translation
And it came to pass, when he had come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Weymouth New Testament
And when he was come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount called the Oliveyard, He sent two of the disciples on in front,

World English Bible
When he came near to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it came to pass, as He came near to Bethphage and Bethany, to that called the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass as He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, toward the mount called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,

Young's Literal Translation
And it came to pass, as he came nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, unto the mount called of the Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was as he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount called of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethania, unto the mount called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,

Catholic Public Domain Version
And it happened that, when he had drawn near to Bethphage and Bethania, to the mount which is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,

New American Bible
As he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples.

New Revised Standard Version
When he had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when he arrived at Bethphage and Bethany, on the side of the mountain which is called the Home of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when he arrived at Bethphage and Bethany on the side of the Mount which is called 'Bayth Zaytay', he sent two of his disciples.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And it came to pass, that, when he came near to Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Godbey New Testament
And it came to pass, when He drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount called the Mount of Olives, and He sent away two of His disciples,

Haweis New Testament
And it came to pass, as he drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Mace New Testament
when he was advanc'd near Bethphage, and Bethany, to the mountain call'd the Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Weymouth New Testament
And when he was come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount called the Oliveyard, He sent two of the disciples on in front,

Worrell New Testament
And it came to pass that, as He drew near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,

Worsley New Testament
And when He was nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, He sent two of his disciples,

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Context
The Triumphal Entry
28After Jesus had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples, 30saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.…

Cross References
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 21:1-3
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples, / saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

Mark 11:1-3
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples / and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”

John 12:14-15
Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Matthew 21:4-5
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

Mark 11:4-6
So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it, / and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” / The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission.

John 12:12-13
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Matthew 21:6-7
So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. / They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.

Mark 11:7-10
Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. / Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. / The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” ...

John 12:16
At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

Matthew 21:8-9
A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

Genesis 49:10-11
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. / He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

Psalm 118:25-26
O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.


Treasury of Scripture

And it came to pass, when he was come near to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

when.

Matthew 21:1
And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,

Mark 11:1
And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

John 12:12-16
On the next day much people that were come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem, …

Bethany.

Luke 19:37
And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

Luke 21:37
And in the day time he was teaching in the temple; and at night he went out, and abode in the mount that is called the mount of Olives.

Luke 22:39
And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

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Luke 19
1. Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.
11. The ten minas.
28. Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;
41. weeps over it;
45. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
47. Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.














As He approached Bethphage and Bethany
This phrase sets the geographical context for the events that are about to unfold. Bethphage and Bethany were small villages located near Jerusalem, on the Mount of Olives. The name "Bethphage" means "house of unripe figs," which may indicate the agricultural nature of the area. "Bethany" means "house of affliction" or "house of dates," and it was the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, who were close friends of Jesus. The Mount of Olives holds significant prophetic importance in Jewish eschatology, as it is associated with the coming of the Messiah. Jesus' approach to these villages signifies the beginning of His final journey into Jerusalem, where He will fulfill His messianic mission.

at the hill called the Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives is a ridge east of Jerusalem, offering a panoramic view of the city. It is a place of deep spiritual significance, mentioned frequently in the Old and New Testaments. In Zechariah 14:4, it is prophesied that the Lord will stand on the Mount of Olives, splitting it in two, a prophecy that many Christians believe will be fulfilled in the Second Coming of Christ. Jesus often visited this location for prayer and teaching, and it is here that He will later ascend into heaven (Acts 1:9-12). The Mount of Olives serves as a symbolic bridge between Jesus' earthly ministry and His future return.

He sent two of His disciples
The act of sending two disciples is significant in several ways. In Jewish tradition, the testimony of two witnesses is required to establish a matter (Deuteronomy 19:15). By sending two disciples, Jesus ensures that His instructions are carried out with accountability and reliability. This also reflects the practice of sending disciples in pairs for ministry, as seen earlier in Luke 10:1. The specific identity of these disciples is not mentioned, emphasizing that the focus is on their obedience and the task at hand rather than on their individual identities. This act of sending also prefigures the Great Commission, where Jesus will send His disciples into all the world to proclaim the Gospel.

(29-38) When he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany.--On the general narrative, see Notes on Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11. In details we note (1) that St. Luke unites the "Bethphage" of St. Matthew with the "Bethany" of St. Mark; (2) that, as a stranger to Judaea, he speaks of the "mountain that was called the Mount of Olives. Possibly, indeed, both here and in Luke 21:37, as certainly in Acts 1:12, he uses the Greek equivalent for Olivet (the Latin Olivetum, or "place of Olives") as a proper name. The absence of the article before the Greek for "Olives," and the accentuation of the words in many MSS., seem decisive in favour of this view.

Verse 29. - And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany. Bethphage is never mentioned in the Old Testament, but in the Talmud we find it specified in some interesting ceremonial directions. It was evidently an outlying suburb of Jerusalem. Bethphage, which lay between the city and Bethany, was by the rabbis legally counted as part of Jerusalem. Bethany signifies" House of Dates," no doubt so called from its palm trees. Bethphage, "House of Green Figs," from its fig-orchards. The modern Bethany is known as El-Azarieh or Lazarieh, the name attaching to its connection with the history of Lazarus.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

He approached
ἤγγισεν (ēngisen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1448: Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.

Bethphage
Βηθφαγὴ (Bēthphagē)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 967: Of Chaldee origin; fig-house; Beth-phage, a place in Palestine.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Bethany
Βηθανίαν (Bēthanian)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 963: Of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine.

at
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Mount
ὄρος (oros)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3735: A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).

of
καλούμενον (kaloumenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

Olives,
Ἐλαιῶν (Elaiōn)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural
Strong's 1636: An olive tree; the Mount of Olives. Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive.

He sent
ἀπέστειλεν (apesteilen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

of [His]
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

disciples.
μαθητῶν (mathētōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.


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