The disciples went, and did just as Jesus commanded them,
Parallel translations
- KJV And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them,
- BSB So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.
- NKJV So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them.
- NASB The disciples went and did just as Jesus had instructed them,
- NLT The two disciples did as Jesus commanded.
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Quick answer
The disciples go and do exactly as Jesus directed. Their obedience confirms Jesus' foreknowledge and authority.
Overview
The disciples carry out Jesus' instructions precisely, and everything happens as he said. Their obedience demonstrates trust in his word and underscores that the entry unfolds under his sovereign control. The smooth fulfillment of his directions reinforces that Jesus knowingly orchestrates this prophetic moment.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 6
- Gen 12:4So Abram went, as Yahweh had told him. Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran.
- Exod 40:16Moses did so. According to all that Yahweh commanded him, so he did.
- John 15:14You are my friends, if you do whatever I command you.
- Gen 6:22Thus Noah did. He did all that God commanded him.
- 1 Sam 15:11“It grieves me that I have set up Saul to be king; for he has turned back from following me, and has not performed my commandments.” Samuel was angry; and he cried to Yahweh all night.
- Exod 39:43Moses saw all the work, and behold, they had done it as Yahweh had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.
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