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When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany on Mount Olives, he sent off two of the disciples with instructions:
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"Go to the village across from you. As soon as you enter, you'll find a colt tethered, one that has never yet been ridden. Untie it and bring it.
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If anyone asks, 'What are you doing?' say, 'The Master needs him, and will return him right away.'"
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They went and found a colt tied to a door at the street corner and untied it.
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Some of those standing there said, "What are you doing untying that colt?"
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The disciples replied exactly as Jesus had instructed them, and the people let them alone.
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They brought the colt to Jesus, spread their coats on it, and he mounted.
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The people gave him a wonderful welcome, some throwing their coats on the street, others spreading out rushes they had cut in the fields.
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Running ahead and following after, they were calling out, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name!