Verse 1
And = And [on the morrow]. Compare John 12:12 .
came nigh = drew near; from Bethany to the boun dary of Bethphage and Bethany, which were quite dis tinct, Compare Luke 19:29 , and John 12:12-13
to . . . unto . Greek. eis . App-104 .
Bethphage . Aramaic. App-94 . Now Kefr et Tor.
at = towards. Gr, pro s. App-104 .
sendeth forth , &c. Greek. apostello (at the first entry, poreuomai = Go forward. Matthew 21:6 ). This was on the fourth day before the Passover, and is not parallel with Matthew 21:1-17 . This is the second entry, from Bethany (not from Bethphage). The former (on the sixth day before the Passover) was unexpected (Matthew 21:10 , Matthew 21:11 ). This was prepared for (John 12:12 , John 12:13 ).
disciples . Not apostles.
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