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When they were come near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of the disciples on in front,
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saying to them, "Go to the village you see facing you, and as you enter it you will find a she-ass tied up and a foal with her. Untie her and bring them to me.
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And if any one says anything to you, say, `The Master needs them,' and he will at once send them."
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This took place in order that the Prophet's prediction might be fulfilled:
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"Tell the Daughter of Zion, `See, thy King is coming to thee, gentle, and yet mounted on an ass, even on a colt the foal of a beast of burden.'"
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So the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them: