1 They came close to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives. He appointed two of his disciples to

2 go into the village that is nearby. »As soon as you enter it you will find a colt tied there. No man has ever sat on that colt. Untie him and bring him.

3 »If any one questions why you do this say: The Lord has need of him. Immediately he will send it here.«

4 They found a colt tied at the door in the open street and they untied it.

5 Those who stood there asked why are you untying the colt?

6 They told them what Jesus said and they let them go.

7 The colt was brought to Jesus. They laid their garments on him and Jesus sat on him.

8 Many spread their garments along the way. Others spread branches, which they cut from the fields.

9 Those who led the way and those who followed cried: »Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in Jehovahs name!

10 »Blessed is the coming kingdom, the kingdom of our father David. Hosanna in the highest!«

11 He entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. When evening came he went with the twelve to Bethany.