Luke 19:28–38

The King Comes to Jerusalem—Matthew 21:1–11; Mark 11:1–11; John 12:12–19

²⁸After Jesus had given this illustration, he continued on his way to Jerusalem. 

²⁹When he came near Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives (as it was called), Jesus sent two of his disciples ahead of him. ³⁰He said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you. As you enter, you will find a young donkey tied there. No one has ever sat on it. Untie it, and bring it. ³¹If anyone asks you why you are untying it, say that the Lord needs it.” 

³²The men Jesus sent found it as he had told them. ³³While they were untying the young donkey, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the donkey?” 

³⁴The disciples answered, “The Lord needs it.” 

³⁵They brought the donkey to Jesus, put their coats on it, and helped Jesus onto it. ³⁶As he was riding along, people spread their coats on the road. ³⁷By this time he was coming near the place where the road went down the Mount of Olives. Then the whole crowd of disciples began to praise God for all the miracles they had seen. ³⁸They shouted joyfully, 

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! 

Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven.”