John 12:15

“Feare not, daughter of Sion, behold, thy King commeth, sitting on an asses colt.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.
- King James Version

"FEAR NOT, DAUGHTER OF ZION; BEHOLD, YOUR KING IS COMING, SEATED ON A DONKEY'S COLT."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Have no fear, daughter of Zion: see your King is coming, seated on a young ass.
- Basic English Bible

Fear not, daughter of Zion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.
- Darby Bible

Fear not, daughter of Sion: behold, thy King cometh, sitting on an ass's colt.
- Webster's Bible

"Fear not, Daughter of Zion! See, thy King is coming riding on an ass's colt."
- Weymouth Bible

Don't be afraid, daughter of Zion. Behold, your King comes, sitting on a donkey's colt.
- World English Bible

as it is writun, The douytir of Syon, nyle thou drede; lo! thi kyng cometh, sittynge on `an asse fole.
- Wycliffe Bible

`Fear not, daughter of Sion, lo, thy king doth come, sitting on an ass' colt.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for John 12:15


12:15 Fear not - For his meekness forbids fear, as well as the end of his coming. #Zec 9:9|.


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