^{28 Ref} Having said these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

^{29 Ref} It happened, when he drew near to Bethsphage{TR, NU read "Bethpage" instead of "Bethsphage"} and Bethany, at the mountain that is called Olivet, he sent two of his disciples,

^{30 Ref} saying, "Go your way into the village on the other side, in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat. Untie it, and bring it.

^{31 Ref} If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' say to him: 'The Lord needs it.'"

^{32 Ref} Those who were sent went away, and found things just as he had told them.

³³ As they were untying the colt, the owners of it said to them, "Why are you untying the colt?"

^{34 Ref} They said, "The Lord needs it."

^{35 Ref} They brought it to Jesus. They threw their cloaks on the colt, and set Jesus on them.

^{36 Ref} As he went, they spread their cloaks in the way.

^{37 Ref} As he was now getting near, 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 who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!"