Bible Strands
Matthew 21:2
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus gives these instructions to two disciples as they approach Jerusalem near Bethphage on the Mount of Olives.
The words — πορεύεσθε (poreuesthe) translates to "do go," and κώμην (kōmēn) means "village," directing immediate movement toward a specific location.
The thread — The command matches the preparation details in Luke 19:30 and Mark 11:2, while reflecting the obedience pattern in John 2:5.
Why it lands — The text commands immediate compliance with a specific, mundane instruction, requiring the reader to act without hesitation when given direct direction.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Saying unto them, Go into the village over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.
Cross-references
- Luke 19:30 saying, “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.
- Mark 11:2 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.
- John 2:5 His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”
- Mark 14:13 So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,
- Matthew 26:18 He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”