Luke 19:32
New International Version
Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them.

New Living Translation
So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said.

English Standard Version
So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them.

Berean Standard Bible
So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them.

Berean Literal Bible
And having departed, those having been sent found it as He had said to them.

King James Bible
And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.

New King James Version
So those who were sent went their way and found it just as He had said to them.

New American Standard Bible
So those who were sent left and found it just as He had told them.

NASB 1995
So those who were sent went away and found it just as He had told them.

NASB 1977
And those who were sent went away and found it just as He had told them.

Legacy Standard Bible
So when those who were sent departed, they found it just as He had told them.

Amplified Bible
So those who were sent left and found the colt just as He had told them.

Christian Standard Bible
So those who were sent left and found it just as he had told them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So those who were sent left and found it just as He had told them.

American Standard Version
And they that were sent went away, and found even as he had said unto them.

Contemporary English Version
They went off and found everything just as Jesus had said.

English Revised Version
And they that were sent went away, and found even as he had said unto them.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The men Jesus sent found it as he had told them.

Good News Translation
They went on their way and found everything just as Jesus had told them.

International Standard Version
So those who were sent went off and found it as Jesus had told them.

Majority Standard Bible
So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them.

NET Bible
So those who were sent ahead found it exactly as he had told them.

New Heart English Bible
Those who were sent went away, and found things just as he had told them.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they that were sent, went and found even as he had said to them.

Weymouth New Testament
So those who were sent went and found things as He had told them.

World English Bible
Those who were sent went away and found things just as he had told them.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And those sent, having gone away, found according as He said to them,

Berean Literal Bible
And having departed, those having been sent found it as He had said to them.

Young's Literal Translation
And those sent, having gone away, found according as he said to them,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the sent, having departed, found as he said to them.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they that were sent, went their way, and found the colt standing, as he had said unto them.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And those who were sent went out, and they found the colt standing, just as he told them.

New American Bible
So those who had been sent went off and found everything just as he had told them.

New Revised Standard Version
So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And those who were sent went away, and found just as he had told them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they who were sent went and found just as he had said to them.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And those who were sent, went, and found as he had said to them.

Godbey New Testament
and those having been sent, departing, found as Jesus told them.

Haweis New Testament
Then they who were sent, going, found it just as he had described to them.

Mace New Testament
Accordingly the messengers went, and found the colt, as Jesus had told them.

Weymouth New Testament
So those who were sent went and found things as He had told them.

Worrell New Testament
And those sent, having gone away, found even as He said to them.

Worsley New Testament
And they that were sent, went away and found it as He had told them.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Triumphal Entry
31If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ” 32So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. 33As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”…

Cross References
Matthew 21:6
So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.

Mark 11:4
So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it,

John 12:14-15
Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 21:4-5
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

Mark 11:2-3
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. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”

John 12:16
At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

Matthew 21:2-3
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. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

Genesis 49:11
He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.

John 12:12-13
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

Mark 11:7
Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it.

Matthew 21:7
They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.

John 12:17-18
Meanwhile, many people who had been with Jesus when He called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to testify. / That is also why the crowd went out to meet Him, because they heard that He had performed this sign.

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said to them.

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Luke 19
1. Of Zacchaeus a tax collector.
11. The ten minas.
28. Jesus rides into Jerusalem with triumph;
41. weeps over it;
45. drives the buyers and sellers out of the temple;
47. Teaching daily in it. The rulers seek to destroy him, but fear the people.














So those who were sent
This phrase refers to the disciples whom Jesus instructed to go into the village ahead of them. The act of sending is significant in the Gospels, as it often denotes a mission or task given by Jesus. The disciples' obedience to Jesus' command reflects their trust in Him. This mirrors the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20), where Jesus sends His followers to make disciples of all nations.

went out
The act of going out signifies obedience and action. In the biblical context, going out often involves leaving a place of comfort or familiarity to fulfill God's purposes. This is reminiscent of Abraham's call to leave his homeland (Genesis 12:1) and the Israelites' exodus from Egypt (Exodus 12:31-42). It underscores the theme of faith in action.

and found it
The disciples' finding of the colt as Jesus described demonstrates the accuracy and reliability of Jesus' words. This moment highlights Jesus' divine foreknowledge and authority over events. It also serves as a testament to the fulfillment of His instructions, reinforcing the trustworthiness of His promises.

just as Jesus had told them
This phrase emphasizes the fulfillment of Jesus' precise instructions, showcasing His omniscience. It reflects the prophetic nature of Jesus' ministry, as He often spoke of future events with certainty. This aligns with Old Testament prophecies, such as Zechariah 9:9, which foretold the Messiah's entry into Jerusalem on a donkey. The fulfillment of Jesus' words here is a microcosm of the broader fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. His instructions to the disciples demonstrate His divine knowledge and authority.

2. The Disciples
They are the ones sent by Jesus to find the colt. Their obedience and trust in Jesus' words are crucial in this event.

3. The Colt
A young donkey that Jesus instructs His disciples to find. It symbolizes peace and fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah entering Jerusalem on a donkey.

4. Jerusalem
The city where this event is leading. It is significant as the place where Jesus will fulfill His mission through His death and resurrection.

5. The Owners of the Colt
Though not directly mentioned in this verse, they play a role in the broader account by allowing the disciples to take the colt, showing a divine orchestration of events.
Teaching Points
Divine Knowledge and Authority
Jesus' precise instructions and the disciples finding everything as He said demonstrate His omniscience and authority. Trust in Jesus' words, knowing He sees and knows all.

Obedience to Christ
The disciples' immediate action upon Jesus' command is a model of obedience. We are called to act on Jesus' instructions with faith and trust.

Fulfillment of Prophecy
This event underscores the reliability of God's Word. Prophecies are fulfilled in Jesus, affirming the truth of Scripture and God's sovereign plan.

God's Provision
The colt being available as Jesus said shows God's provision. Trust that God will provide what is needed to accomplish His purposes in your life.

Symbol of Peace
Jesus riding a donkey symbolizes peace, contrasting with a warrior king on a horse. Embrace the peace Jesus offers, and be a peacemaker in your community.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
So
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

those
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

who were sent
ἀπεσταλμένοι (apestalmenoi)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

went out
Ἀπελθόντες (Apelthontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

[and] found [it]
εὗρον (heuron)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

just as
καθὼς (kathōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that.

[Jesus] had told
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

them.
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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