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After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples.
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As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead.
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âGo into that village over there,â he told them. âAs you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
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If anyone asks, âWhy are you untying that colt?â just say, âThe Lord needs it.ââ
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So they went and found the colt, just as Jesus had said.
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And sure enough, as they were untying it, the owners asked them, âWhy are you untying that colt?â
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And the disciples simply replied, âThe Lord needs it.â
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So they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it for him to ride on.
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As he rode along, the crowds spread out their garments on the road ahead of him.
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When he reached the place where the road started down the Mount of Olives, all of his followers began to shout and sing as they walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles they had seen.
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âBlessings on the King who comes in the name of the LORD ! Peace in heaven, and glory in highest heaven!â