As he was now getting near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,
Parallel translations
- KJV And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
- BSB And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen:
- NKJV Then, as He was now drawing near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen,
- NASB And as soon as He was approaching, near the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen,
- NLT When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen.
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Quick answer
The whole crowd of disciples joyfully praises God for the mighty works they have seen. Christ's deeds rightly call forth worship.
Overview
At the descent of the Mount of Olives the disciples erupt in praise, responding to the miracles that revealed Jesus's identity and power. Their loud rejoicing fits the arrival of the long-awaited King. Luke frames the entry as an occasion of glad worship offered to God for what he has done in Christ.
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Cross-references · 17
- Ezra 3:10–13When the builders laid the foundation of Yahweh’s temple, they set the priests in their clothing with trumpets, with the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise Yahweh, according to the directions of David king of Israel.
- John 12:12–13On the next day a great multitude had come to the feast. When they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
- Matt 21:1When they came near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
- 1 Kgs 8:55–56He stood, and blessed all the assembly of Israel with a loud voice, saying,
- 2 Sam 6:2–6David arose, and went with all the people who were with him, from Baale Judah, to bring up from there God’s ark, which is called by the Name, even the name of Yahweh of Armies who sits above the cherubim.
- Luke 18:43Immediately he received his sight, and followed him, glorifying God. All the people, when they saw it, praised God.
- Mark 14:26When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
- 1 Chr 15:28Thus all Israel brought the ark of Yahweh’s covenant up with shouting, with sound of the cornet, with trumpets, and with cymbals, sounding aloud with stringed instruments and harps.
- 1 Chr 16:4–7He appointed some of the Levites to minister before Yahweh’s ark, and to commemorate, to thank, and to praise Yahweh, the God of Israel:
- Ps 106:12–13Then they believed his words. They sang his praise.
- 2 Chr 29:36Hezekiah and all the people rejoiced, because of that which God had prepared for the people; for the thing was done suddenly.
- Luke 7:16Fear took hold of all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has arisen among us!” and, “God has visited his people!”
- 2 Chr 29:28–30All the assembly worshiped, the singers sang, and the trumpeters sounded. All this continued until the burnt offering was finished.
- Exod 15:1–18Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to Yahweh, and said, “I will sing to Yahweh, for he has triumphed gloriously. The horse and his rider he has thrown into the sea.
- Judg 5:1–31Then Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam sang on that day, saying,
- Mark 13:3As he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked him privately,
- Luke 19:20Another came, saying, ‘Lord, behold, your mina, which I kept laid away in a handkerchief,
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