reflection, that the joy of Christ's disciples at His entry into Jerusalem, when He came to be crucified, will prove as nothing compared to the joy of His people when He comes again to reign.— That first joy was soon broken off and exchanged for sorrow and bitter tears. The second joy shall be a joy for evermore. — ^That first joy was often interrupted by the bitter sneers of enemies, who were plotting mischief. The second joy shall be liable to no such rude interruptions. !Not a word shall be said against the King when He comes to Jerusalem the second time. "Before Him every Iqiee shall bow, and every tongue confess that He is Lord." (Phil. ii. 11.)
Notes. Luke XIX. 28—40.
30. — [Ye shall Jind a colt tied, dtcJ] Let it be noted, that the pub- lic entry into Jerusalem which we lead of here, is one of the few events in our Lord's history which all four Gospel writers relate. There is evidently an importance about it as a step in our Lord's earthly ministry, which we should not overlook.
The allegorical meanings which many commentators attach
riding on it a type Gentiles becoming obedient to the Gospel. Those who wish to see instances of allegorical views of the subject, will find them in the commentaries of Pellican and Brentius, and in Luther's Exposition of the Gospel for the First Sunday in Advent.
It may be well to remark that there was nothing ignominious or unworthy of a great person in riding on an ass. In Eastern countries asses have in every age been used by persons of high rank. (See Judges v. 10.)
31. — [The Lord hath need of him.] It is not quite clear whether these words were meant to have a miraculous constraining influ- ence on the mind of the master of the colt, or whether he would simply regard it as a case of borrowing for some eminent person's use. The former of the two opinions seems the more probable. It is clear that throughout the whole transaction of this last entry into Jerusalem, a constraining miraculous influence was exercised over the minds of many persons, showing plainly what