KJV ORIGINAL
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As they were untying the young donkey, the owners came up and asked, 'Hey, why are you taking our donkey?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even the smallest details of Jesus' story had to happen exactly as planned.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of the account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as described in the Gospel of Luke. Jesus had instructed his disciples to go to a nearby village and untie a colt that had never been ridden, assuring them that if anyone questioned them, they should say it was for the Lord. The owners' inquiry reflects the everyday interactions in a culture where animals were valuable property, highlighting how God's plan involved ordinary people in fulfilling prophecy.
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