John 12:14

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John 12:12–16 · Berean Standard Bible

12 The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem.

13 They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

14 Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written:

15 “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

16 At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

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Matthew 21:1

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples,

Matthew 21:2

saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me.

Matthew 21:3

If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

Matthew 21:4

This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:

Matthew 21:5

“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

Matthew 21:6

So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them.

Matthew 21:7

They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.

Mark 11:1

As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples

Mark 11:2

and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.

Mark 11:3

If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’”

Mark 11:4

So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it,

Mark 11:5

and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Mark 11:6

The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission.

Mark 11:7

Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it.

Luke 19:29

As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples,

Luke 19:30

saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.

Luke 19:31

If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’”

Luke 19:32

So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them.

Luke 19:33

As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Luke 19:34

“The Lord needs it,” they answered.

Luke 19:35

Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.