Matthew 21:4

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Prophet, saying,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Now this is come to pass, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- American Standard Version (1901)

Now this took place so that these words of the prophet might come true,
- Basic English Bible

But all this came to pass, that that might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- Darby Bible

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,
- Webster's Bible

This took place in order that the Prophet's prediction might be fulfilled:
- Weymouth Bible

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- World English Bible

Al this was doon, that that thing schulde be fulfillid, that was seid bi the prophete, seiynge, Seie ye to the douyter of Syon, Lo!
- Wycliffe Bible

And all this came to pass, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken through the prophet, saying,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Matthew 21:4

21:5 The daughter of Sion - That is, the inhabitants of Jerusalem: the first words of the passage are cited from #Isa 62:11|; the rest from #Zech 9:9|. The ancient Jewish doctors were wont to apply these prophecies to the Messiah. On an ass - The Prince of Peace did not take a horse, a warlike animal. But he will ride on that by and by, #Rev 19:11|. In the patriarchal ages, illustrious persons thought it no disgrace to make use of this animal: but it by no means appears, that this opinion prevailed, or this custom continued, till the reign of Tiberias. Was it a mean attitude wherein our Lord then appeared? Mean even to contempt! I grant it: I glory in it: it is for the comfort of my soul for the honour of his humility, and for the utter confusion of all worldly pomp and grandeur.