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Matthew 21:3

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE

And if anyone questions you about it, just tell them 'The Lord needs them,' and they'll let you take them right away.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes all you need to say is that God has a plan.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, this verse is part of the story where Jesus sends his disciples to retrieve a donkey and its colt for his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy in Zechariah 9:9 about the Messiah's humble arrival. This event occurred during the final week of Jesus' life, as he approached Jerusalem amid growing tension with religious leaders and under Roman occupation. At that time, using a donkey symbolized peace and humility, contrasting with the warlike imagery of conquerors on horses.

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