Matthew 21:1-9

1When they came near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead of him.

2He said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you. You will find a donkey tied there and a colt with it. Untie them, and bring them to me.

3If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them. That person will send them at once.”

4This happened so that what the prophet had said came true:

5“Tell the people of Zion, ‘Your king is coming to you. He’s gentle, riding on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal.’ ”

6The disciples did as Jesus had directed them.

7They brought the donkey and the colt and put their coats on them for Jesus to sit on.

8Most of the people spread their coats on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

9The crowd that went ahead of him and that followed him was shouting, “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!”