Matthew 21:1-8

1 When they came near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead of him.

2 He said to them, "Go into the village ahead of you. You will find a donkey tied there and a colt with it. Untie them, and bring them to me.

3 If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them. That person will send them at once."

4 This happened so that what the prophet had said came true:

5 "Tell the people of Zion, 'Your king is coming to you. He's gentle, riding on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal.'"

6 The disciples did as Jesus had directed them.

7 They brought the donkey and the colt and put their coats on them for Jesus to sit on.

8 Most of the people spread their coats on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.