Luke 19:33
New International Version
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

New Living Translation
And sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners asked them, “Why are you untying that colt?”

English Standard Version
And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Berean Standard Bible
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Berean Literal Bible
And on their untying the colt, its masters said to them, "Why do you untie the colt?"

King James Bible
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

New King James Version
But as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, “Why are you loosing the colt?”

New American Standard Bible
And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

NASB 1995
As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

NASB 1977
And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Amplified Bible
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Christian Standard Bible
As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
As they were untying the young donkey, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the donkey?"”

American Standard Version
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

Contemporary English Version
While they were untying the donkey, its owners asked, "Why are you doing that?"

English Revised Version
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While they were untying the young donkey, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the donkey?"

Good News Translation
As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying it?"

International Standard Version
While they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?"

Majority Standard Bible
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, ?Why are you untying the colt??

NET Bible
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying that colt?"

New Heart English Bible
As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners of it said to them, Why loose ye the colt?

Weymouth New Testament
And while they were untying the colt the owners called out, "Why are you untying the colt?"

World English Bible
As they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and while they are loosing the colt, its owners said to them, “Why do you loose the colt?”

Berean Literal Bible
And on their untying the colt, its masters said to them, "Why do you untie the colt?"

Young's Literal Translation
and while they are loosing the colt, its owners said unto them, 'Why loose ye the colt?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they loosing the colt, his lords said to them, Why loose ye the colt?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said to them: Why loose you the colt?

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

New American Bible
And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying this colt?”

New Revised Standard Version
As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, Why do you untie the colt?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And as they loosed the colt, its owners were saying to them, “Why are you loosing that colt?”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And as they were loosing the colt, the owners of him said to them: Why do you loose the colt?

Godbey New Testament
And they loosing the donkey, his master said to them, Why do you loose the donkey?

Haweis New Testament
And as they were untying the foal, the owners of it said to them, Why loose ye the foal?

Mace New Testament
as they were untying the colt, the owners said, why do you untie the colt?

Weymouth New Testament
And while they were untying the colt the owners called out, "Why are you untying the colt?"

Worrell New Testament
And, as they were loosing the colt, his owners said to them, "Why loose ye the colt?"

Worsley New Testament
But as they were untying the colt, the owners of it said to them, Why do ye untie the colt?

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Triumphal Entry
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?” 34“The Lord needs it,” they answered.…

Cross References
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.”

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.’”

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.

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.”

Matthew 21:6-7
So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. / They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.

Mark 11:4-6
So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it, / and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” / The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission.

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.

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.

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.”

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 11:7-8
Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. / Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.

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!”

1 Kings 1:33
“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.

Psalm 118:25-26
O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.


Treasury of Scripture

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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.














As they were untying the colt
This event takes place during Jesus' approach to Jerusalem, marking the beginning of the Passion Week. The act of untying the colt fulfills the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9, which speaks of a king coming to Jerusalem "righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." The colt, an unbroken young donkey, symbolizes peace, contrasting with a horse, which often symbolizes war. This act signifies Jesus' role as the Prince of Peace. The location is near Bethphage and Bethany, close to the Mount of Olives, a significant site in Jesus' ministry and eschatological events (Zechariah 14:4).

its owners asked
The owners' inquiry highlights the communal nature of property and the close-knit society of first-century Palestine. It was common for animals to be shared or borrowed, especially for significant events. The owners' willingness to let the colt go upon hearing it was for the Lord (as mentioned in the surrounding verses) suggests a recognition of Jesus' authority or a divine prompting. This reflects the cultural and religious expectation of hospitality and obedience to God's purposes.

“Why are you untying the colt?”
This question underscores the importance of the colt and the unusual nature of the disciples' actions. In a historical context, animals were valuable assets, and untying one without permission could be seen as theft. The question also sets the stage for the disciples to explain their actions, which they do by stating, "The Lord needs it" (Luke 19:34). This response indicates Jesus' foreknowledge and divine authority, as the owners allow the colt to be taken without further protest. The act of untying and taking the colt can be seen as a type of Jesus' redemptive work, where He "unties" or liberates humanity from sin.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure of the Gospel, who is about to enter Jerusalem in fulfillment of prophecy.

2. The Disciples
Followers of Jesus who are tasked with fetching the colt for His entry into Jerusalem.

3. The Owners of the Colt
Individuals who question the disciples about untying the colt, demonstrating a moment of potential conflict or misunderstanding.

4. The Colt
A young donkey that Jesus rides into Jerusalem, symbolizing peace and fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9.

5. Jerusalem
The city where Jesus is heading, significant as the center of Jewish worship and the place of His impending crucifixion.
Teaching Points
Obedience to Christ's Commands
The disciples demonstrate obedience by following Jesus' instructions without question. This teaches us the importance of trusting and obeying God's directives, even when they may not make immediate sense to us.

Fulfillment of Prophecy
Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a colt fulfills Zechariah's prophecy, underscoring the reliability of God's Word. Believers can find assurance in the fulfillment of biblical prophecies as evidence of God's sovereign plan.

Divine Provision and Authority
The situation with the colt's owners shows God's provision and authority over circumstances. When God calls us to a task, He also provides the means and authority to accomplish it.

Peaceful Kingship
Jesus riding a colt, rather than a warhorse, symbolizes His peaceful mission. As followers of Christ, we are called to embody and promote peace in our interactions and relationships.(33) The owners thereof.--In this instance St. Luke, though less graphic in his narrative generally, is more specific than St. Mark, who represents the question as coming from "some of those that stood by." The use of the same Greek word for "owner" and for the "Lord" affords a striking example of the elasticity of its range of meaning.



Parallel Commentaries ...


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

they
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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.

were untying
λυόντων (lyontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3089: A primary verb; to 'loosen'.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

colt,
πῶλον (pōlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4454: A colt, young ass, foal. Apparently a primary word; a 'foal' or 'filly', i.e., a young ass.

its
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

owners
κύριοι (kyrioi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

asked,
εἶπαν (eipan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Why
Τί (Ti)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

are you untying
λύετε (lyete)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 3089: A primary verb; to 'loosen'.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

colt?”
πῶλον (pōlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4454: A colt, young ass, foal. Apparently a primary word; a 'foal' or 'filly', i.e., a young ass.


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