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John 12:14 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for John 12:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 12 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon ; as it is written,”
John 12:14 (KJV)
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Commentary on John 12:14
Jesus finds a young donkey and sits on it, deliberately fulfilling Zechariah 9:9. The humble mount contrasts warrior kings' war horses, demonstrating the kingdom's spiritual nature. Jesus orchestrates this prophetic fulfillment, showing sovereignty over messianic revelation's timing and manner. The donkey represents peace, not war; humility, not pride. This dramatizes the first advent's purpose: not conquering Rome but conquering sin. The act rebukes the crowd's militaristic expectations while affirming genuine messiahship.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 12:14
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“daughter of Zion! Shout”
“and came to Bethsphage”
“to Bethsphage{TR & NU read Bethphage instead of Bethsphage} and Bethany”
“when he drew near to Bethsphage{TR”