This Is Appendix 153 From The Companion Bible.
Most "Harmonies" assume that because each Gospel records an entry of the Lord into Jerusalem the four accounts must be identical because they are similar: and therefore conclude that because they differ in certain particulars there are "discrepancies".
1. In Matthew the Lord had actually arrived at Bethphage. In Luke He "he was come nigh" (engisen); in Mark "they were approaching" (engizousin).
2. In Matthew the village lay just off the road (apenanti); in Luke and Mark it was below them, and opposite (Katenati).
3. In the former, two animals were sent for and used; in the latter, only one.
4. In the former, the prophecy of Zechariah 9:
5. The former seems to have been unexpected, for "all the city was moved, saying, 'What is this?' " (Matthew 21:
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