Matthew 21:4
New International Version
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

New Living Translation
This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,

English Standard Version
This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

Berean Literal Bible
And this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that having been spoken by the prophet, saying,

King James Bible
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

New King James Version
All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

New American Standard Bible
Now this took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled:

NASB 1995
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

NASB 1977
Now this took place that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
And this took place in order that what was spoken through the prophet would be fulfilled, saying,

Amplified Bible
This happened so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, saying:

Christian Standard Bible
This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:

American Standard Version
Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Contemporary English Version
So God's promise came true, just as the prophet had said,

English Revised Version
Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This happened so that what the prophet had said came true:

Good News Translation
This happened in order to make come true what the prophet had said:

International Standard Version
Now this happened to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet when he said,

Majority Standard Bible
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

NET Bible
This took place to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:

New Heart English Bible
This took place that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Webster's Bible Translation
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

Weymouth New Testament
This took place in order that the Prophet's prediction might be fulfilled:

World English Bible
All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
And this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that having been spoken by the prophet, saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the whole of this was, that that spoken by the prophet be completed; saying,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Now all this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Now all this was done in order to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet, saying,

New American Bible
This happened so that what had been spoken through the prophet might be fulfilled:

New Revised Standard Version
This took place to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
All this happened, so that what was said by the prophet, might be fulfilled, who said,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But this that happened was so that the thing that was spoken by the Prophet would be fulfilled which says:
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
All this was done, that the word might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:

Godbey New Testament
And all this took place, that the word spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,

Haweis New Testament
Now this was entirely done, that what was spoken by the prophet might be fulfilled, saying,

Mace New Testament
all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet,

Weymouth New Testament
This took place in order that the Prophet's prediction might be fulfilled:

Worrell New Testament
Now this has come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Worsley New Testament
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet saying, Tell ye the daughter of Sion,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Triumphal Entry
3If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” 4 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: 5“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.’ ”…

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.

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.”

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.”

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!” ...

Luke 19:35-38
Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: ...

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 1:22-23
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: / “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).

John 19:36-37
Now these things happened so that the Scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of His bones will be broken.” / And, as another Scripture says: “They will look on the One they have pierced.”

Matthew 2:15
where he stayed until the death of Herod. This fulfilled what the Lord had spoken through the prophet: “Out of Egypt I called My Son.”

Matthew 26:56
But this has all happened so that the writings of the prophets would be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted Him and fled.

John 14:29
And now I have told you before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe.

John 13:18
I am not speaking about all of you; I know whom I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the Scripture: ‘The one who shares My bread has lifted up his heel against Me.’

John 15:25
But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated Me without reason.’

John 19:28
After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”

Romans 15:4
For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope.


Treasury of Scripture

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,

this.

Matthew 1:22
Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

Matthew 26:56
But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.

John 19:36,37
For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken…

saying.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

John 12:15
Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.

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Matthew 21
1. Jesus rides into Jerusalem upon a donkey
12. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
17. curses the fig tree;
23. puts to silence the priests and elders,
28. and rebukes them by the parable of the two sons,
33. and the husbandmen who slew such as were sent to them.














This took place
This phrase indicates the unfolding of events that are part of a divine plan. The Greek word used here is "ἐγένετο" (egeneto), which means "it happened" or "it came to pass." This suggests that the events are not random but are orchestrated by God. In the context of Jesus' life, this phrase underscores the fulfillment of prophecy, emphasizing that Jesus' actions are in direct alignment with God's sovereign will. It serves as a reminder that God's plans are precise and purposeful, and His promises are always fulfilled.

to fulfill
The Greek word "πληρωθῇ" (plērōthē) is used here, meaning "to make full" or "to complete." This word is often used in the New Testament to indicate the realization of Old Testament prophecies. In a conservative Christian perspective, this highlights the continuity and unity of the Scriptures, affirming that the Old Testament prophecies find their completion in the New Testament through Jesus Christ. It reassures believers of the reliability of God's Word and His faithfulness in bringing His promises to fruition.

what was spoken
This phrase refers to the prophetic words that were declared in the past. The Greek term "ῥηθὲν" (rhēthen) means "spoken" or "uttered." It emphasizes the verbal proclamation of God's message through His prophets. In the biblical context, it underscores the authority and divine inspiration of the prophetic words. For believers, it serves as a reminder of the power of God's spoken word and its enduring truth across generations.

through the prophet
The phrase points to the human instrument through whom God communicated His message. The Greek word "προφήτου" (prophētou) refers to a prophet, one who speaks forth the message of God. In this context, it is a reference to the Old Testament prophets who foretold the coming of the Messiah. This highlights the role of prophets as God's messengers and the importance of their words in understanding God's redemptive plan. It also affirms the interconnectedness of the Old and New Testaments, with Jesus as the fulfillment of the prophetic tradition.

(4) All this was done.--The Evangelist returns to the formula of Matthew 1:22. Literally, all this has come to pass. The words are his comment on the act. At the time (as we find from John 12:16) the disciples did not understand its significance as connected with the prophecy that follows. The purpose lay in the mind of their Master, not in theirs. It is significant of what St. John records that neither St. Mark nor St. Luke alludes to the prophecy.

Verse 4. - All this was done; now (δὲ) all this hath come to pass. Many manuscripts omit "all," but it is probably genuine, as in other similar passages; e.g., Matthew 1:22; Matthew 26:56. This observation of the evangelist is intended to convey the truth that Christ was acting consciously on the lines of old prophecy, working out the will of God declared beforehand by divinely inspired seers. The disciples acted in blind obedience to Christ's command, not knowing that they were thus fulfilling prophecy, or having any such purpose in mind. The knowledge came afterwards (see John 12:16). That it might be fulfilled (ἵνα πληρωθῇ). The conjuction in this phrase is certainly used in its final, not in a consecutive or ecbatie sense; it denotes the purpose or design of the action of Christ, not the result. Not only the will of the Father, but the words of Scripture, had delineated the life of Christ, and in obeying that will he purposed to show that he fulfilled the prophecies which spake of him. Thus any who knew the Scriptures, and were open to conviction, might see that it was he alone to whom these ancient oracles pointed, and in him alone were their words accomplished. By (through, διά) the prophet. Zechariah 9:9, with a hint of Isaiah 62:11, a quotation being often woven from two or more passages (see on Matthew 27:9).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
This
Τοῦτο (Touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

took place
γέγονεν (gegonen)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

to
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

fulfill
πληρωθῇ (plērōthē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4137: From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.

what
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative 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.

was spoken
ῥηθὲν (rhēthen)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2046: Probably a fuller form of rheo; an alternate for epo in certain tenses; to utter, i.e. Speak or say.

through
διὰ (dia)
Preposition
Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

prophet:
προφήτου (prophētou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.


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