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.
31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say, 'The Lord needs it.' "
31 If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' you shall say this: 'The Lord has need of it.'"
31 If anyone says anything, asks, 'What are you doing?' say, 'His Master needs him.'"
31 And if anyone asks you, 'Why are you loosing it?' thus you shall say to him, 'Because the Lord has need of it.' "
31 If anyone asks, 'Why are you untying that colt?' just say, 'The Lord needs it.'"
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 19:31
Commentary on Luke 19:28-40
(Read Luke 19:28-40)
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!