- Bible
- Matthew
- Chapter 21
- Verse 8
Matthew 21:8
And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
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Commentary
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And a very great multitude,.... Which consisted partly of the great multitude which followed Christ from Jericho, and partly of the much people that were come up to the feast of the passover from…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
And a very great multitude ... - Others showed the same respect by throwing their garments before him; others by cutting down branches of trees and casting them in the way. This was the way in which…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
a very great multitude Rather, the greater part of the crowd.
spread their garments in the way Instances are recorded of similar acts of respect shewn to Rabbis by their disciples. See Schöttgen, ad…