Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 21:4 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Matthew 21:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 21 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying,”
Matthew 21:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 21:4
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet—Matthew's characteristic formula (πληρωθῇ τὸ ῥηθέν, plērōthē to rhēthen) introduces Zechariah 9:9. The Triumphal Entry wasn't spontaneous theater but divine orchestration. Jesus deliberately staged His royal claim (riding the messianic colt) while fulfilling prophecy to the letter.Matthew emphasizes Jesus as Israel's promised King, yet one who comes lowly, and riding upon an ass (Zech 9:9)—not a warhorse but a humble beast. This paradox defines Messiah's first advent: genuine kingship in servant form, sovereignty thr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 21:4
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“daughter of Zion! Shout”
“Fear not”
“that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet”
“that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples left him, and fled.,But all this was done, that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled. Then all the disciples forsook him, and fled.,,,,,,,,”
“that the Scripture might be fulfilled”