John 12:14

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, as it is written [Zech. 9:9],

Cross References

John 12:13

[So], they took branches from palm trees and went out to meet Him, shouting, “Hosanna [Note: See Matt. 21:9 for the meaning of this word], may He, the King of Israel, be praised, for He comes in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord!”

John 12:15

“Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion [i.e., people of Jerusalem]. Look, the King is coming [to you]; He [will be] riding on a donkey’s colt.”