Luke 19:35

They brought it to Jesus. They threw their cloaks on the colt, and set Jesus on them.

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WEBBE

Then they brought it to Jesus. They threw their cloaks on the colt and sat Jesus on them.

BSB

Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it.

KJV

And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

ASV

And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.

BBE

And they took him to Jesus, and they put their clothing on the ass, and Jesus got on to him.

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καὶ kai And G2532 ἤγαγον ēgagon they led G71 αὐτὸν auton it G846 πρὸς pros to G4314 τὸν ton (the) G3588 Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun Jesus G2424 καὶ kai and G2532 ἐπιρίψαντες epiripsantes having cast G1977 αὐτῶν autōn their G846 τὰ ta (the) G3588 ἱμάτια himatia garments G2440 ἐπὶ epi on G1909 τὸν ton the G3588 πῶλον pōlon colt G4454 ἐπεβίβασαν epebibasan they put on [it] G1913 τὸν ton (the) G3588 Ἰησοῦν Iēsoun Jesus G2424

The early church

(in Luc. 37.) The disciples next place their garments upon the ass, and cause the Saviour to sit thereon, inasmuch as they take upon themselves the word of God, and make it to rest upon the souls of their hearers. They divest themselves of their garments, and strew them in the way, for the clothing of the Apostles is their good works. And truly does the ass loosened by the disciples and carrying Jesus, walk upon the garments of the Apostles, when it imitates their doctrine. Which of us is so blessed, that Jesus should rest upon him?
Origen of Alexandria · d. 253Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)
For it pleased not the Lord of the world to be borne upon the ass's back, save that in a hidden mystery by a more inward sitting, the mystical Ruler might take His seat in the secret depths of men's souls, guiding the footsteps of the mind, bridling the wantonness of the heart. His word is a rein, His word is a goad.
Ambrose of Milan · d. 397Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)
(non occ.) The disciples waited upon Christ not only in bringing the colt of another, but also with their own garments, some of which they placed upon the ass, others they strewed in the way.
Glossa Ordinaria · d. 1274Catena Aurea (Aquinas, 1274)

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 28–40

Christ has dominion over all creatures, and may use them as he pleases. He has all men's hearts both under his eye and in his hand. Christ's triumphs, and his disciples' joyful praises, vex proud Pharisees, who are enemies to him and to his kingdom. But Christ, as he despises the contempt of the proud, so he accepts the praises of the humble. Pharisees would silence the praises of Christ, but they cannot; for as God can out of stones raise up children unto Abraham, and turn the stony heart to himself, so he can bring praise out of the mouths of children. And what will be the feelings of men when the Lord returns in glory to judge the world!

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