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The congregation of Countryside is encouraged to not only read ahead in the texts we will be sharing and studying together during our services, but also to personally read the Scriptures together as a congregation. Here you will find Scripture for the day (a Psalm for each morning (always at least the first Psalm) and night, and selections from the Old Testament, New Testament and Gospels), as well as weekly and daily prayers. Together we read through the New Testament once a year, and the Old Testament every two years. The Scripture selections, and the prayers, are from common sources used by most Christians throughout the world.

The historic church found expression in the same rhythms of worship and devotion that were evident in the early church, and among the Hebrews, God's people, before that.  Our hope is that the regular reminder will be of encouragement to us all to join the people of God in reading the Scriptures and praying. Both are meant to go together with our daily prayer and communion service.

Reading for Sun, Nov 30

Psalm 1-4

BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

1 Blessed is the one(A)
who does not walk(B) in step with the wicked(C)
or stand in the way(D) that sinners take(E)
or sit(F) in the company of mockers,(G)
2 but whose delight(H) is in the law of the Lord,(I)
and who meditates(J) on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree(K) planted by streams(L) of water,(M)
which yields its fruit(N) in season
and whose leaf(O) does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.(P)

4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff(Q)
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand(R) in the judgment,(S)
nor sinners in the assembly(T) of the righteous.

6 For the Lord watches over(U) the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.(V)

Psalm 2

1 Why do the nations conspire[a]
and the peoples plot(W) in vain?
2 The kings(X) of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the Lord and against his anointed,(Y) saying,
3 “Let us break their chains(Z)
and throw off their shackles.”(AA)

4 The One enthroned(AB) in heaven laughs;(AC)
the Lord scoffs at them.
5 He rebukes them in his anger(AD)
and terrifies them in his wrath,(AE) saying,
6 “I have installed my king(AF)
on Zion,(AG) my holy mountain.(AH)”

7 I will proclaim the Lord’s decree:

He said to me, “You are my son;(AI)
today I have become your father.(AJ)
8 Ask me,
and I will make the nations(AK) your inheritance,(AL)
the ends of the earth(AM) your possession.
9 You will break them with a rod of iron[b];(AN)
you will dash them to pieces(AO) like pottery.(AP)”

10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;(AQ)
be warned, you rulers(AR) of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear(AS)
and celebrate his rule(AT) with trembling.(AU)
12 Kiss his son,(AV) or he will be angry
and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath(AW) can flare up in a moment.
Blessed(AX) are all who take refuge(AY) in him.

Psalm 3[c]

A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.(AZ)

1 Lord, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!
2 Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver him.(BA)”[d]

3 But you, Lord, are a shield(BB) around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high.(BC)
4 I call out to the Lord,(BD)
and he answers me from his holy mountain.(BE)

5 I lie down and sleep;(BF)
I wake again,(BG) because the Lord sustains me.
6 I will not fear(BH) though tens of thousands
assail me on every side.(BI)

7 Arise,(BJ) Lord!
Deliver me,(BK) my God!
Strike(BL) all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth(BM) of the wicked.

8 From the Lord comes deliverance.(BN)
May your blessing(BO) be on your people.

Psalm 4[e]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1 Answer me(BP) when I call to you,
my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;(BQ)
have mercy(BR) on me and hear my prayer.(BS)

2 How long will you people turn my glory(BT) into shame?(BU)
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[f]?[g](BV)
3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant(BW) for himself;
the Lord hears(BX) when I call to him.

4 Tremble and[h] do not sin;(BY)
when you are on your beds,(BZ)
search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
and trust in the Lord.(CA)

6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.(CB)
7 Fill my heart(CC) with joy(CD)
when their grain and new wine(CE) abound.

8 In peace(CF) I will lie down and sleep,(CG)
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.(CH)

Footnotes:

  1. Psalm 2:1 Hebrew; Septuagint rage
  2. Psalm 2:9 Or will rule them with an iron scepter (see Septuagint and Syriac)
  3. Psalm 3:1 In Hebrew texts 3:1-8 is numbered 3:2-9.
  4. Psalm 3:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 4 and 8.
  5. Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
  6. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
  7. Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
  8. Psalm 4:4 Or In your anger (see Septuagint)

Cross references:

  1. Psalm 1:1 : S Dt 33:29; Ps 40:4; 128:4
  2. Psalm 1:1 : Ps 89:15
  3. Psalm 1:1 : S Job 21:16; Ps 10:2-11
  4. Psalm 1:1 : S Ge 49:6
  5. Psalm 1:1 : Ps 26:9; 37:38; 51:13; 104:35
  6. Psalm 1:1 : Ps 26:4
  7. Psalm 1:1 : S Job 11:3; Pr 1:22; Isa 28:14; Hos 7:5
  8. Psalm 1:2 : Ps 112:1; 119:16, 35; Ro 7:22
  9. Psalm 1:2 : Ps 19:7; 119:1; Eze 11:20; 18:17
  10. Psalm 1:2 : S Ge 24:63
  11. Psalm 1:3 : Ps 52:8; 92:12; 128:3; Jer 11:16; Zec 4:3
  12. Psalm 1:3 : Ps 46:4; 65:9; Isa 33:21; Jer 31:9
  13. Psalm 1:3 : S Nu 24:6; S Job 14:9; S Eze 17:5
  14. Psalm 1:3 : Ps 92:14; Eze 47:12
  15. Psalm 1:3 : Isa 1:30; 64:6
  16. Psalm 1:3 : S Ge 39:3
  17. Psalm 1:4 : S Job 13:25; Isa 40:24; Jer 13:24
  18. Psalm 1:5 : Ps 5:5
  19. Psalm 1:5 : S Job 19:29
  20. Psalm 1:5 : Ps 26:12; 35:18; 82:1; 89:5; 107:32; 111:1; 149:1
  21. Psalm 1:6 : Ps 37:18; 121:5; 145:20; Na 1:7
  22. Psalm 1:6 : S Lev 26:38; Ps 9:6
  23. Psalm 2:1 : Ps 21:11; 83:5; Pr 24:2
  24. Psalm 2:2 : Ps 48:4
  25. Psalm 2:2 : S 1Sa 9:16; Jn 1:41; Ac 4:25-26*
  26. Psalm 2:3 : S Job 36:8
  27. Psalm 2:3 : S 2Sa 3:34
  28. Psalm 2:4 : Isa 37:16; 40:22; 66:1
  29. Psalm 2:4 : Ps 37:13; Pr 1:26
  30. Psalm 2:5 : Ps 6:1; 27:9; 38:1
  31. Psalm 2:5 : Ps 21:9; 79:6; 90:7; 110:5
  32. Psalm 2:6 : Ps 10:16; 24:10
  33. Psalm 2:6 : 2Ki 19:31; Ps 9:11; 48:2, 11; 78:68; 110:2; 133:3
  34. Psalm 2:6 : S Ex 15:17
  35. Psalm 2:7 : S Mt 3:17; S 4:3
  36. Psalm 2:7 : S 2Sa 7:14; Ac 13:33*; Heb 1:5*; 5:5*
  37. Psalm 2:8 : Rev 2:26
  38. Psalm 2:8 : S Job 22:26; Mt 21:38
  39. Psalm 2:8 : Ps 22:27; 67:7
  40. Psalm 2:9 : S Ge 49:10; Rev 12:5
  41. Psalm 2:9 : S Ex 15:6
  42. Psalm 2:9 : Isa 30:14; Jer 19:10; Rev 2:27*; 19:15
  43. Psalm 2:10 : Pr 27:11
  44. Psalm 2:10 : Ps 141:6; Pr 8:15; Am 2:3
  45. Psalm 2:11 : Ps 103:11
  46. Psalm 2:11 : Ps 9:2; 35:9; 104:34; Isa 61:10
  47. Psalm 2:11 : S 1Ch 16:30
  48. Psalm 2:12 : ver 7
  49. Psalm 2:12 : S Dt 9:8; Rev 6:16
  50. Psalm 2:12 : Ps 84:12
  51. Psalm 2:12 : Ps 5:11; 34:8; 64:10
  52. Psalm 3:1 : 2Sa 15:14
  53. Psalm 3:2 : Ps 22:8; 71:11; Isa 36:15; 37:20
  54. Psalm 3:3 : S Ge 15:1
  55. Psalm 3:3 : Ps 27:6
  56. Psalm 3:4 : S Job 30:20
  57. Psalm 3:4 : Ps 2:6
  58. Psalm 3:5 : S Lev 26:6
  59. Psalm 3:5 : Ps 17:15; 139:18
  60. Psalm 3:6 : Job 11:15; Ps 23:4; 27:3
  61. Psalm 3:6 : Ps 118:11
  62. Psalm 3:7 : S 2Ch 6:41
  63. Psalm 3:7 : Ps 6:4; 7:1; 59:1; 109:21; 119:153; Isa 25:9; 33:22; 35:4; 36:15; 37:20; Jer 42:11; Mt 6:13
  64. Psalm 3:7 : Job 16:10
  65. Psalm 3:7 : Job 29:17; Ps 57:4; Pr 30:14; La 3:16
  66. Psalm 3:8 : Ps 27:1; 37:39; 62:1; Isa 43:3, 11; 44:6, 8; 45:21; Hos 13:4; Jnh 2:9; Rev 7:10
  67. Psalm 3:8 : Nu 6:23; Ps 29:11; 129:8
  68. Psalm 4:1 : Ps 13:3; 27:7; 69:16; 86:7; 102:2
  69. Psalm 4:1 : S Ge 32:7; S Jdg 2:15
  70. Psalm 4:1 : Ps 30:10
  71. Psalm 4:1 : Ps 17:6; 54:2; 84:8; 88:2
  72. Psalm 4:2 : Ex 16:7; 1Sa 4:21
  73. Psalm 4:2 : 2Ki 19:26; Job 8:22; Ps 35:26
  74. Psalm 4:2 : Jdg 2:17; Ps 31:6; 40:4; Jer 13:25; 16:19; Am 2:4
  75. Psalm 4:3 : Ps 12:1; 30:4; 31:23; 79:2; Mic 7:2; 1Ti 4:7; 2Pe 3:11
  76. Psalm 4:3 : Ps 6:8; Mic 7:7
  77. Psalm 4:4 : Eph 4:26*
  78. Psalm 4:4 : Ps 63:6; Da 2:28
  79. Psalm 4:5 : Ps 31:6; 115:9; Pr 3:5; 28:26; Isa 26:4; Jn 14:1
  80. Psalm 4:6 : Nu 6:25
  81. Psalm 4:7 : Ac 14:17
  82. Psalm 4:7 : Isa 9:3; 35:10; 65:14, 18
  83. Psalm 4:7 : S Ge 27:28; S Dt 28:51
  84. Psalm 4:8 : S Nu 6:26; S Job 11:18
  85. Psalm 4:8 : S Lev 26:6
  86. Psalm 4:8 : S Dt 33:28; S Jer 32:37
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Psalm 7

Psalm 7[a]

A shiggaion[b](A) of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.

1 Lord my God, I take refuge(B) in you;
save and deliver me(C) from all who pursue me,(D)
2 or they will tear me apart like a lion(E)
and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue(F) me.

3 Lord my God, if I have done this
and there is guilt on my hands(G)—
4 if I have repaid my ally with evil
or without cause(H) have robbed my foe—
5 then let my enemy pursue and overtake(I) me;
let him trample my life to the ground(J)
and make me sleep in the dust.[c](K)

6 Arise,(L) Lord, in your anger;
rise up against the rage of my enemies.(M)
Awake,(N) my God; decree justice.
7 Let the assembled peoples gather around you,
while you sit enthroned over them on high.(O)
8 Let the Lord judge(P) the peoples.
Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness,(Q)
according to my integrity,(R) O Most High.(S)
9 Bring to an end the violence of the wicked
and make the righteous secure—(T)
you, the righteous God(U)
who probes minds and hearts.(V)

10 My shield[d](W) is God Most High,
who saves the upright in heart.(X)
11 God is a righteous judge,(Y)
a God who displays his wrath(Z) every day.
12 If he does not relent,(AA)
he[e] will sharpen his sword;(AB)
he will bend and string his bow.(AC)
13 He has prepared his deadly weapons;
he makes ready his flaming arrows.(AD)

14 Whoever is pregnant with evil
conceives trouble and gives birth(AE) to disillusionment.
15 Whoever digs a hole and scoops it out
falls into the pit(AF) they have made.(AG)
16 The trouble they cause recoils on them;
their violence comes down on their own heads.

17 I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness;(AH)
I will sing the praises(AI) of the name of the Lord Most High.(AJ)

Footnotes:

  1. Psalm 7:1 In Hebrew texts 7:1-17 is numbered 7:2-18.
  2. Psalm 7:1 Title: Probably a literary or musical term
  3. Psalm 7:5 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
  4. Psalm 7:10 Or sovereign
  5. Psalm 7:12 Or If anyone does not repent, / God

Cross references:

  1. Psalm 7:1 : Hab 3:1
  2. Psalm 7:1 : Ps 2:12; 11:1; 31:1
  3. Psalm 7:1 : S Ps 3:7
  4. Psalm 7:1 : Ps 31:15; 119:86, 157, 161
  5. Psalm 7:2 : S Ge 49:9; Rev 4:7
  6. Psalm 7:2 : Ps 3:2; 71:11
  7. Psalm 7:3 : Isa 59:3
  8. Psalm 7:4 : Ps 35:7, 19; Pr 24:28
  9. Psalm 7:5 : S Ex 15:9
  10. Psalm 7:5 : S 2Sa 22:43; 2Ki 9:33; Isa 10:6; La 3:16
  11. Psalm 7:5 : S Job 7:21
  12. Psalm 7:6 : S 2Ch 6:41
  13. Psalm 7:6 : Ps 138:7
  14. Psalm 7:6 : Ps 35:23; 44:23
  15. Psalm 7:7 : Ps 68:18
  16. Psalm 7:8 : S 1Ch 16:33
  17. Psalm 7:8 : S 1Sa 26:23; Ps 18:20
  18. Psalm 7:8 : S Ge 20:5
  19. Psalm 7:8 : S Ge 3:5; S Nu 24:16; S Mk 5:7
  20. Psalm 7:9 : Ps 37:23; 40:2
  21. Psalm 7:9 : Jer 11:20
  22. Psalm 7:9 : S 1Ch 28:9; Ps 26:2; Rev 2:23
  23. Psalm 7:10 : Ps 3:3
  24. Psalm 7:10 : S Job 33:3
  25. Psalm 7:11 : S Ge 18:25; Ps 9:8; 67:4; 75:2; 96:13; 98:9; Isa 11:4; Jer 11:20
  26. Psalm 7:11 : S Dt 9:8
  27. Psalm 7:12 : Eze 3:19; 33:9
  28. Psalm 7:12 : S Dt 32:41
  29. Psalm 7:12 : S 2Sa 22:35; Ps 21:12; Isa 5:28; 13:18
  30. Psalm 7:13 : Ps 11:2; 18:14; 64:3
  31. Psalm 7:14 : Isa 59:4; Jas 1:15
  32. Psalm 7:15 : Ps 35:7, 8; 40:2; 94:13; Pr 26:27
  33. Psalm 7:15 : S Job 4:8
  34. Psalm 7:17 : Ps 5:8
  35. Psalm 7:17 : S 2Ch 31:2; Ro 15:11; Heb 2:12
  36. Psalm 7:17 : S Ge 14:18
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Amos 2:6-16

Judgment on Israel

6 This is what the Lord says:

“For three sins of Israel,
even for four, I will not relent.(A)
They sell the innocent for silver,
and the needy for a pair of sandals.(B)
7 They trample on the heads of the poor
as on the dust of the ground
and deny justice to the oppressed.
Father and son use the same girl
and so profane my holy name.(C)
8 They lie down beside every altar
on garments taken in pledge.(D)
In the house of their god
they drink wine(E) taken as fines.(F)

9 “Yet I destroyed the Amorites(G) before them,
though they were tall(H) as the cedars
and strong as the oaks.(I)
I destroyed their fruit above
and their roots(J) below.
10 I brought you up out of Egypt(K)
and led(L) you forty years in the wilderness(M)
to give you the land of the Amorites.(N)

11 “I also raised up prophets(O) from among your children
and Nazirites(P) from among your youths.
Is this not true, people of Israel?”
declares the Lord.
12 “But you made the Nazirites drink wine
and commanded the prophets not to prophesy.(Q)

13 “Now then, I will crush you
as a cart crushes when loaded with grain.(R)
14 The swift will not escape,(S)
the strong(T) will not muster their strength,
and the warrior will not save his life.(U)
15 The archer(V) will not stand his ground,
the fleet-footed soldier will not get away,
and the horseman(W) will not save his life.(X)
16 Even the bravest warriors(Y)
will flee naked on that day,”
declares the Lord.

Cross references:

  1. Amos 2:6 : S Am 1:3
  2. Amos 2:6 : S Joel 3:3; Am 8:6
  3. Amos 2:7 : S Lev 18:21; Am 5:11-12; 8:4
  4. Amos 2:8 : S Ex 22:26; Dt 24:12-13
  5. Amos 2:8 : Hos 7:14; Am 4:1; 6:6
  6. Amos 2:8 : Hab 2:6
  7. Amos 2:9 : Nu 21:23-26; Jos 10:12
  8. Amos 2:9 : S Isa 10:33
  9. Amos 2:9 : S Ps 29:9
  10. Amos 2:9 : S 2Ki 19:30; S Job 18:16; S Eze 17:9
  11. Amos 2:10 : S Ex 6:6; 20:2; Am 3:1
  12. Amos 2:10 : S Dt 8:2
  13. Amos 2:10 : S Dt 2:7
  14. Amos 2:10 : S Ex 3:8; S Nu 21:25; S Jos 13:4; Am 9:7
  15. Amos 2:11 : Dt 18:18; Jer 7:25
  16. Amos 2:11 : S Jdg 13:5
  17. Amos 2:12 : Isa 30:10; Jer 11:21; Am 7:12-13; Mic 2:6
  18. Amos 2:13 : Am 7:16-17
  19. Amos 2:14 : S Job 11:20
  20. Amos 2:14 : S 1Ki 20:11
  21. Amos 2:14 : Ps 33:16; Isa 30:16-17
  22. Amos 2:15 : S Eze 39:3
  23. Amos 2:15 : S Ex 15:21; Zec 10:5
  24. Amos 2:15 : Ecc 9:11
  25. Amos 2:16 : Jer 48:41
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2 Peter 1:1-11

1 Simon Peter, a servant(A) and apostle of Jesus Christ,(B)

To those who through the righteousness(C) of our God and Savior Jesus Christ(D) have received a faith as precious as ours:

2 Grace and peace be yours in abundance(E) through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.(F)

Confirming One’s Calling and Election

3 His divine power(G) has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him(H) who called us(I) by his own glory and goodness. 4 Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises,(J) so that through them you may participate in the divine nature,(K) having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.(L)

5 For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge;(M) 6 and to knowledge, self-control;(N) and to self-control, perseverance;(O) and to perseverance, godliness;(P) 7 and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love.(Q) 8 For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive(R) in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.(S) 9 But whoever does not have them is nearsighted and blind,(T) forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins.(U)

10 Therefore, my brothers and sisters,[a] make every effort to confirm your calling(V) and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble,(W) 11 and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom(X) of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.(Y)

Footnotes:

  1. 2 Peter 1:10 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family.

Cross references:

  1. 2 Peter 1:1 : Ro 1:1
  2. 2 Peter 1:1 : 1Pe 1:1
  3. 2 Peter 1:1 : Ro 3:21-26
  4. 2 Peter 1:1 : Tit 2:13
  5. 2 Peter 1:2 : S Ro 1:7
  6. 2 Peter 1:2 : ver 3, 8; 2Pe 2:20; 3:18; S Php 3:8
  7. 2 Peter 1:3 : 1Pe 1:5
  8. 2 Peter 1:3 : S ver 2
  9. 2 Peter 1:3 : S Ro 8:28
  10. 2 Peter 1:4 : 2Co 7:1
  11. 2 Peter 1:4 : Eph 4:24; Heb 12:10; 1Jn 3:2
  12. 2 Peter 1:4 : Jas 1:27; 2Pe 2:18-20
  13. 2 Peter 1:5 : S ver 2; Col 2:3
  14. 2 Peter 1:6 : S Ac 24:25
  15. 2 Peter 1:6 : S Heb 10:36
  16. 2 Peter 1:6 : ver 3
  17. 2 Peter 1:7 : S Ro 12:10; 1Th 3:12
  18. 2 Peter 1:8 : Jn 15:2; Col 1:10; Tit 3:14
  19. 2 Peter 1:8 : S ver 2
  20. 2 Peter 1:9 : 1Jn 2:11
  21. 2 Peter 1:9 : Eph 5:26; S Mt 1:21
  22. 2 Peter 1:10 : S Ro 8:28
  23. 2 Peter 1:10 : Ps 15:5; 2Pe 3:17; Jude 24
  24. 2 Peter 1:11 : Ps 145:13; 2Ti 4:18
  25. 2 Peter 1:11 : 2Pe 2:20; 3:18
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Matthew 21:1-11

Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King(A)(B)

21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives,(C) Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

4 This took place to fulfill(D) what was spoken through the prophet:

5 “Say to Daughter Zion,
‘See, your king comes to you,
gentle and riding on a donkey,
and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”[a](E)

6 The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them. 7 They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on. 8 A very large crowd spread their cloaks(F) on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. 9 The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna[b] to the Son of David!”(G)

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[c](H)

“Hosanna[d] in the highest heaven!”(I)

10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet(J) from Nazareth in Galilee.”

Footnotes:

  1. Matthew 21:5 Zech. 9:9
  2. Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15
  3. Matthew 21:9 Psalm 118:25,26
  4. Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15

Cross references:

  1. Matthew 21:1 : 21:1-9pp — Mk 11:1-10; Lk 19:29-38
  2. Matthew 21:1 : 21:4-9pp — Jn 12:12-15
  3. Matthew 21:1 : Mt 24:3; 26:30; Mk 14:26; Lk 19:37; 21:37; 22:39; Jn 8:1; Ac 1:12
  4. Matthew 21:4 : S Mt 1:22
  5. Matthew 21:5 : Isa 62:11; Zec 9:9
  6. Matthew 21:8 : 2Ki 9:13
  7. Matthew 21:9 : ver 15; S Mt 9:27
  8. Matthew 21:9 : Ps 118:26; Mt 23:39
  9. Matthew 21:9 : Lk 2:14
  10. Matthew 21:11 : Dt 18:15; Lk 7:16, 39; 24:19; Jn 1:21, 25; 6:14; 7:40
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