Luke 19:31
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If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’”
Commentaries
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the Lord hath need, &c.--He both knew all and had the key of the human heart. (See on Luk 19:5.) Perhaps the owner was a disciple.
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. The conversion of Zaccheus the publican at Jericho (Luk 19:1-10). II. The parable of the pounds which the king entrusted with his servants, and of his rebellious citizens (v. 11-27). III. Christ's riding in triumph (such triumph as it was) into Jerusalem; and his lamentation in prospect of the ruin of that city (v. 28-44). IV. His teaching in the temple, and casting the buyers and sellers out of it (Luk 19:45-48).
Open source ↗19:31 The Lord needs it: Subjects of a king were expected to make resources available for his use (see 1 Sam 8:16). The donkey’s colt had never been ridden, so it was pure and suitable for a king.
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