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“‘But, master,’ they said, ‘he already has ten pounds!’
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“‘Yes,’ the king replied, ‘and to those who use well what they are given, even more will be given. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.
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And as for these enemies of mine who didn’t want me to be their king—bring them in and execute them right here in front of me.’”
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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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“Go into that village over there,” he told them. “As 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, ‘Why are you untying that colt?’ just say, ‘The Lord needs it.’”
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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, “Why are you untying that colt?”
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And the disciples simply replied, “The Lord needs it.”
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So they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it for him to ride on.