28 When Jesus had said this, he went on ahead of them towards Jerusalem.

29 He came near Bethphage and Bethany by the hill called the Mount of Olives. Then he sent two of his disciples ahead.

30 He said, Go into the village in front of you. As soon as you go in, you will find an animal tied up. No one has ever sat on it. Untie it and bring it to me.

31 If anyone asks you, "Why are you untying it?" tell him, "The Lord needs it."

32 They went and found it just as Jesus had said.

33 When they were untying the animal, the men who owned it asked them, Why are you untying the animal?

34 They said, The Lord needs it.

35 They brought it to Jesus and laid their coats on it. Then they put Jesus on it.

36 As he was riding along, people spread their coats on the road.

37 He came near the top of the hill called the Mount of Olives. Then all the people who believed in him began to be happy. They sang out loudly, and praised God in a loud voice for all the big works they had seen.

38 They said, God bless the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven where God is praised!

39 Some of the Pharisees who were among the people said to Jesus, Teacher, tell your disciples to stop saying that.

40 Jesus answered, I tell you, if they do not speak like this the stones will call out.