Matthew 21:1-9
The Triumphal Entry
1 When they approached Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples [ahead],(A)
2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and at once you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to Me.
3 If anyone says anything to you, you should say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and without delay the owner will send them [with you].”
4 This happened so that what was spoken by the prophet would be fulfilled, saying:
5
“Tell the daughter of Zion (the people of Jerusalem),
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Gentle and mounted on a donkey,
Even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”(B)
“Tell the daughter of Zion (the people of Jerusalem),
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Gentle and mounted on a donkey,
Even on a colt, the foal of a beast of burden.’”(B)
6 Then the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them,
7 and they brought the donkey and (a)the colt, and (b)placed their coats on them; and Jesus sat on the coats.
8 Most of the crowd spread their coats on the road [as before a king], while others were cutting branches from the trees and spreading them on the road.
9 The crowds that went ahead of Him, and those that followed Him, were shouting [in praise and adoration],
Footnotes:
a.
Matthew 21:7: A colt that had not been used was considered holy by the Jews and was fit to carry a king.
b.
Matthew 21:7: A sign of homage and recognition of Jesus’ kingship.
c.
Matthew 21:9: “Save now!” or “Save I pray!”