Bible Strands
Luke 19:32
So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The narrator reports that the dispatched disciples went out and located the colt at the appointed place. This occurs immediately after Jesus gives them a specific verbal response to use if questioned by the owners.
The words — The participle ἀπεσταλμένοι (apestalmenoi) means "those having been sent," identifying the messengers by their commission. The verb εὗρον (heuron) translates to "they found," marking the precise arrival at the expected location.
The thread — The identical phrase "found it just as Jesus had told them" appears in Luke 22:13 during the preparation of the Passover. This parallel phrasing connects the retrieval of the colt with the later fulfillment of the final meal.
Why it lands — The text requires a reader to acknowledge that the disciples' obedience met Jesus' exact expectations without deviation. It demands recognition that the events unfold according to his prior instruction rather than human initiative.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.
Cross-references
- Luke 22:13 So they went and found it just as Jesus had told them. And they prepared the Passover.