So God's promise came true, just as the prophet had said,
Everyone in Jerusalem, celebrate and shout! Your king has won a victory, and he is coming to you. He is humble and rides on a donkey; he comes on the colt of a donkey.
So the Lord's promise came true, just as the prophet had said,
If anyone asks why you are doing that, just say, ‘The Lord needs them.’ Straight away he will let you have the donkeys.”
But all this happened, so that what the prophets wrote would come true.” All Jesus' disciples left him and ran away.
The disciples led the donkey to Jesus. They put some of their clothes on its back, and Jesus got on.
Then they led the donkey to Jesus. They put some of their clothes on its back and helped Jesus get on.
The next day a large crowd was in Jerusalem for Passover. When they heard that Jesus was coming for the festival,
“People of Jerusalem, don't be afraid! Your King is now coming, and he is riding on a donkey.”