Jesus was coming close to Jerusalem. He was already near the bottom of the Mount of Olives. {\cf2\super [303]} The whole group of followers were happy. They were very excited and praised God. They thanked God for all the powerful things they had seen.
“The whole world should be happy for God’s people!
{Why? Because he helps them}—
he punishes people who kill
his servants.
He gives his enemies
the punishment they deserve.
And he makes his land and people pure. [217] ”