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John 12:15

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 12:15 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass`s colt.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass`s colt.
John 12:15 — American Standard Version

Context — John 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
12On the morrow a great multitude that had come to the feast, when they heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem,
13took the branches of the palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried out, Hosanna: Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel.
14And Jesus, having found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,
15Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass`s colt.
16These things understood not his disciples at the first: but when Jesus was glorified, then remembered they that these things were written of him, and that they had done these things unto him.
17The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb, and raised him from the dead, bare witness.
18For this cause also the multitude went and met him, for that they heard that he had done this sign.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Fear not, daughter of Zion, etc.] But rejoice; (see <380909>Zechariah 9:9) and (see Gill on “<402105>Matthew 21:5”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. Also Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44. John 12:16 Was glorified - Was raised from the dead, and had ascended to heaven. John 12:17 Bare record - Testified that he had raised him, and, as was natural, spread the report through the city. This excited much attention, and the people came out in multitudes to meet one who had power to work such miracles. John 12:19 Prevail nothing - All your efforts are ineffectual to stop the progress of his opinions, and to prevent the people from believing on him. The world - As we should say, “Everybody - all the city has gone out.” The fact that he met with such success induced them to hasten their…”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Fear not - For his meekness forbids fear, as well as the end of his coming. Zac 9:9. John 12:16”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Fear: Isa 35:4, Isa 35:5, Isa 40:9, Isa 40:10, Isa 41:14, Isa 62:11; Mic 4:8; Zep 3:16, Zep 3:17; Zac 2:9-11; Mat 2:2-6 sitting: Deu 17:16; Jdg 5:10, Jdg 12:14; Sa2 15:1, Sa2 16:2; Kg1 1:33 John 12:16”
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