Key Figures — Matthew 21

5 figures

1. Jesus

   Messiah and Teacher

   Jesus enters Jerusalem triumphantly, cleanses the temple, and teaches about faith and authority.

   Related passages

   • Zechariah 9:9 (Prophecy of the king coming on a donkey)
   • Isaiah 56:7 (House of prayer for all nations)
   • Jeremiah 7:11 (Den of robbers)
   • Mark 11 (Parallel account of the triumphal entry and temple cleansing)
   • Luke 19 (Parallel account of the triumphal entry and temple cleansing)

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   • #TempleCleansing

2. The Disciples

   Followers and Witnesses

   The disciples follow Jesus' instructions to find the donkey and witness His teachings and actions.

   Related passages

   • Matthew 10 (The sending of the twelve)
   • Mark 11 (Parallel account of the disciples' actions)
   • Luke 19 (Parallel account of the disciples' actions)

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   • #Witnesses

3. The Chief Priests and Scribes

   Religious Leaders and Opponents

   They question Jesus' authority and are indignant at the children's praises in the temple.

   Related passages

   • Matthew 23 (Jesus' woes to the scribes and Pharisees)
   • Mark 11 (Parallel account of the religious leaders' opposition)
   • Luke 19 (Parallel account of the religious leaders' opposition)

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4. The Crowds

   Witnesses and Participants

   The crowds welcome Jesus into Jerusalem with shouts of 'Hosanna' and later listen to His teachings.

   Related passages

   • Matthew 14 (Feeding of the 5,000)
   • Mark 11 (Parallel account of the crowds)
   • Luke 19 (Parallel account of the crowds)

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5. The Money Changers and Merchants

   Merchants in the Temple

   They are driven out by Jesus for turning the temple into a marketplace.

   Related passages

   • John 2 (Jesus cleanses the temple at the beginning of His ministry)

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   • #Merchants
   • #Temple

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