Matthew 21:1-7

1 When they neared Jerusalem, having arrived at Bethphage on Mount Olives, Jesus sent two disciples
2 with these instructions: "Go over to the village across from you. You'll find a donkey tethered there, her colt with her. Untie her and bring them to me.
3 If anyone asks what you're doing, say, 'The Master needs them!' He will send them with you."
4 This is the full story of what was sketched earlier by the prophet:
5 Tell Zion's daughter, "Look, your king's on his way, poised and ready, mounted On a donkey, on a colt, foal of a pack animal."
6 The disciples went and did exactly what Jesus told them to do.
7 They led the donkey and colt out, laid some of their clothes on them, and Jesus mounted.
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