Mateus 21

The Triumphal Entry

1 When they approached Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples [ahead], [Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-38; John 12:12-15] 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.’ " [Is 62:11; Zech 9:9]

6 Then the disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them, 7 and they brought the donkey and *21:7 A colt that had not been used was considered holy by the Jews and was fit to carry a king.the colt, and *21:7 A sign of homage and recognition of Jesus’ kingship.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],

"*21:9 "Save now!" or "Save I pray!"Hosanna to the Son of David (Messiah);

Blessed [praised, glorified] is He who comes in the name of the Lord;

Hosanna in the highest [heaven]!" [Ps 118:26]

10 When He entered Jerusalem, all the city was trembling [with excitement], saying, "Who is this?" 11 And the crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus, from Nazareth in Galilee."