28 After Jesus spoke he went to Jerusalem.

29 When he came close to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples.

30 He told them, »Go into the nearby village. You will find a colt tied. No man has ever sat on him. Untie him and bring him to me.

31 »If any one asks why you untied him say the Lord needs him.«

32 They left and found things to be as he said.

33 The owners found them when they untied the colt and asked why do you untie the colt?

34 They said: »The Lord needs him.«

35 They brought him to Jesus. Then they threw their garments on the colt and Jesus sat on him.

36 As he went, they spread their garments in the way.

37 He was near the descent of the Mount of Olives. The entire crowd of disciples rejoiced and praised God with a loud voice for all the mighty works they had seen.

38 They said: »Blessed is the King that comes in the name of Jehovah! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!« (Psalms 118:26; 134:3)

39 Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, »Teacher, rebuke your disciples.«

40 He answered: »I tell you if these remain quiet the stones will cry out!«