Luke 19:31

And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.

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Other Translations for Luke 19:31

BSB
If anyone asks, 'Why are you untying it?' tell him, 'The Lord needs it.'"
AKJV
And if any man ask you, Why do you loose him? thus shall you say to him, Because the Lord has need of him.
CPDV
And if anyone will ask you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say this to him: 'Because the Lord has requested its service.' "
ERV
And if any one ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say, The Lord hath need of him.
NHEB
If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say to him: 'Because the Lord needs it.'"
SMT
And if any ask you, Wherefore loose ye? thus shall ye say to him, Because the Lord has need of him.

Commentary for Luke 19:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 19:31
Summary
Disciples instructed how to explain their action
Place
Village near Mount of Olives
Event
Providing explanation strategy
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative