^{28 Ref} And when he had thus spoken, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.

^{29 Ref} And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

^{30 Ref} saying, Go your way into the village over against `you'; in which as ye enter ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat: loose him, and bring him.

^{31 Ref} And if any one ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say, The Lord hath need of him.

^{32 Ref} And they that were sent went away, and found even as he had said unto them.

³³ And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

^{34 Ref} And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

^{35 Ref} And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.

^{36 Ref} And as he went, they spread their garments in the way.

^{37 Ref} And as he was now drawing nigh, `even' at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen;

^{38 Ref} saying, Blessed `is' the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.