The Triumphal Entry

(Zechariah 9:9–13, Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1–11, John 12:12–19)

28 After [Jesus] had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

29 As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of [His] disciples, 30 saying, “Go into the village ahead [of you], [and] as you enter [it], you will find a colt tied [there], on which no one {has} ever sat. Untie it [and] bring [it here]. 31 If anyone asks ‘Why are you untying [it]?’ tell [him], ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”

32 So those who were sent went out [and] found [it] just as [Jesus] had told them. 33 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked “Why are you untying the colt?”

34 “The Lord needs it,” they answered. 35 Then they led [the colt] to Jesus, threw their cloaks over [it], [and] put [Jesus] on [it]

36 As He rode along, [ the people ] spread their cloaks on the road. 37 And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all [the] miracles they had seen:

38 “Blessed is the King who comes in [the] name of [the] Lord!”[fn] “Peace in heaven and glory in [the] highest!”[fn]

39 But some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples!”

40 “I tell you,” He answered “if they remain silent, the very stones will cry out.”