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Genesis 6:22
Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

Genesis 12:4
So Abram departed, as the LORD had spoken unto him; and Lot went with him: and Abramwas seventy and five years old when he departed out of Haran.

Exodus 39:43
And Moses did look upon all the work, and, behold, they had done it as the LORD had commanded, even so had they done it: and Moses blessed them.

and did as Jesus had directed them.
This phrase highlights the fulfillment of Jesus' specific instructions regarding the procurement of a donkey and a colt for His entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:2-3). This act is significant as it fulfills the prophecy found inZechariah 9:9, which speaks of the King coming to Jerusalem "gentle and riding on a donkey." The disciples' compliance with Jesus' directions underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan. It also illustrates the role of the disciples as active participants in the fulfillment of prophecy, serving as instruments in God's plan. This obedience is a model for believers, showing the importance of aligning one's actions with the will of Christ.

• “So” ties verse 6 to Jesus’ clear instructions in verses 2-3. The word signals an immediate, unbroken response—no delay, no debate (cf.Matthew 4:20;Genesis 12:4, “So Abram departed, as the LORD had instructed him”;John 2:5).

• Scripture presents obedience as the proper pivot between God’s command and human action (James 1:22). Here, the hinge swings smoothly—exactly the pattern the Lord still seeks from us.

• Obedience begins with movement. They left the Mount of Olives and stepped toward the village, demonstrating faith in Christ’s authority (Matthew 21:1;Mark 16:15).

• Going often precedes understanding. They had no donkey yet, but they trusted the outcome to Jesus (Hebrews 11:8;Luke 9:60).

• Our own discipleship mirrors this rhythm: hear, rise, go. When Christ says “Go,” lingering is disobedience by another name (John 14:31).

• The phrase highlights completion, not mere intention. They finished what they started (John 14:15;Exodus 40:16).

• Partial obedience is disobedience; the disciples carried out every detail, from untying the colt to bringing it to Jesus (Acts 26:19).

• Obedience produces results that align with prophecy—here, fulfillingZechariah 9:9 (Matthew 21:4-5).

• The benchmark for obedience is not preference or tradition but the specific word of Christ (John 15:14;Deuteronomy 5:33).

• Jesus’ directions carry divine authority (Matthew 28:18-20). By following them exactly, the disciples affirmed His messianic kingship.

• Their example invites us to measure our actions by His commands recorded in Scripture, confident that His word is both trustworthy and sufficient (Psalm 19:7-8).

Matthew 21:6 shows obedience in motion: the disciples immediately move, completely act, and precisely follow Jesus’ instructions. Their swift, full response underscores that true discipleship embraces Christ’s authority without hesitation, carries out His commands without alteration, and trusts His purposes without reservation.