The Triumphal Entry

19:28 After Jesus78 had said this, he continued on ahead,79 going up to Jerusalem.80 19:29 Now81 when he approached Bethphage82 and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives,83 he sent two of the disciples, 19:30 telling them,84 “Go to the village ahead of you.85 When86 you enter it, you will find a colt tied there that has never been ridden.87 Untie it and bring it here. 19:31 If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ just say, ‘The Lord needs88 it.’ ” 19:32 So those who were sent ahead found89 it exactly90 as he had told them. 19:33 As91 they were untying the colt, its owners asked them,92 “Why are you untying that colt?” 19:34 They replied, “The Lord needs it.” 19:35 Then93 they brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks94 on the colt,95 and had Jesus get on96 it. 19:36 As97 he rode along, they98 spread their cloaks on the road. 19:37 As he approached the road leading down from99 the Mount of Olives,100 the whole crowd of his101 disciples began to rejoice102 and praise103 God with a loud voice for all the mighty works104 they had seen:105 19:38 “Blessed is the king106 who comes in the name of the Lord!107 Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” 19:39 But108 some of the Pharisees109 in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”110 19:40 He answered,111 “I tell you, if they112 keep silent, the very stones113 will cry out!”