Matthew 21:10

The Triumphal Entry · Matthew 21:1–11
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Translations

Modern
When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”
Traditional
And when he was come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?
Literal
And on His having entered into Jerusalem, all the city was shaken, saying, “Who is this?”
Latin
Et cum intrasset Jerosolymam, commota est universa civitas, dicens: Quis est hic?

Original

Greek
English
When Jesus had entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

Notes

Jesus entering Jerusalem starts Matthew's story of how the Messiah's suffering and resurrection establish salvation.

Theme notes and profiles

Kingship

Events

Parallels

Zechariah 9:9–13 Mark 11:1–11 Luke 19:28–40 John 12:12–19

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Prophecy Son of God Temple

Topics

Jerusalem: Christ: Publicly Entered, As King Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Received