Matthew 21:1-11

1 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,

2 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.

3 And if any one says anything to you, say, `The Master needs them,' and he will at once send them."

4 This took place in order that the Prophet's prediction might be fulfilled:

5 "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.'"

6 So the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them:

7 they brought the she-ass and the foal, and threw their outer garments on them. So He sat on them;

8 and most of the crowd kept spreading their garments along the road, while others cut branches from the trees and carpeted the road with them,

9 and the multitudes--some of the people preceding Him and some following--sang aloud, "God save the Son of David! Blessings on Him who comes in the Lord's name! God in the highest Heavens save Him!"

10 When He thus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was thrown into commotion, every one inquiring, "Who is this?"

11 "This is Jesus, the Prophet, from Nazareth in Galilee," replied the crowds.