King James Version KJV
New International Version NIV
28 And when he had thus spoken, he went before, ascending up to Jerusalem.
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After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.
29 And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
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As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them,
30 Saying,Go ye into the village over against you; in the which at your entering ye shall find a colt tied, whereon yet never man sat: loose him, and bring him hither.
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“Go to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
31 And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.
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If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it.’ ”
32 And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them.
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Those who were sent ahead went and found it just as he had told them.
33 And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?
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As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?”
34 And they said, The Lord hath need of him.
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They replied, “The Lord needs it.”
35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.
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They brought it to Jesus, threw their cloaks on the colt and put Jesus on it.
36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.
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As he went along, people spread their cloaks on the road.
37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;
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When he came near the place where the road goes down the Mount of Olives, the whole crowd of disciples began joyfully to praise God in loud voices for all the miracles they had seen:
38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
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“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!”“Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
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