Bible Strands
Luke 19:35
Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Disciples lead a colt to Jesus at the moment of His entry, responding to the prior command that "The Lord needs it." They place their cloaks over the animal to prepare it for His mounting.
The words — ἤγαγον (ēgagon) translates to "they led," and ἐπιρίψαντες (epiripsantes) means "having cast" or "having thrown." These verbs describe the physical actions of bringing the colt forward and covering it with cloaks.
The thread — This event runs parallel to the synoptic accounts in Matthew 21:7 and Mark 11:7, while John 12:14 notes the initial finding of the young donkey.
Why it lands — The text records the immediate physical preparation of a beast of burden for Jesus without commentary. It requires the reader to acknowledge the plain reality of His claimed authority and the obedience it demands.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
Cross-references
- John 12:14 Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written:
- Matthew 21:7 They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.
- Mark 11:7 Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it.
- 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!”
- Galatians 4:15 What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.