When they were getting near Jerusalem, that is, were at Bethphage and Bethany in front of the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples on ahead,

and said to them, "Go into the village in front of you, and as soon as you get into it, you will find a colt tied which has never been ridden by a man. Untie it and bring it here.

Then those in front and those behind Him shouted: "Welcome Him! Blessed be He who comes in the name of the Lord;

to be seated in the front seats in the synagogues, to occupy the places of honor at banquets --

Then He sat down in front of the collection-box and was watching the people as they dropped their money into it. And many rich people were dropping in large sums.