Matthew 21:1 meaning and explanation
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,
Matthew 21:1, Berean Standard Bible
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Matthew has been building toward this moment: Jesus has just predicted his death for the third time, and now he arrives at Jerusalem for the final week of his ministry. Bethphage was a small village near the Mount of Olives, within sight of the city.
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