38. They shouted,“Blessed is the king who comesin the name of the Lord!Peace in heavenand glory to God.”
39. Some Pharisees in the crowd said to Jesus, “Teacher, make your disciples stop shouting!”
40. But Jesus answered, “If they keep quiet, these stones will start shouting.”
41. When Jesus came closer and could see Jerusalem, he cried
42. and said:Today your people don't know what will bring them peace! Now it is hidden from them.
43. Jerusalem, the time will come when your enemies will build walls around you to attack you. Armies will surround you and close in on you from every side.
44. They will level you to the ground and kill your people. Not one stone in your buildings will be left on top of another. This will happen because you did not see that God had come to save you.
45. When Jesus entered the temple, he started chasing out the people who were selling things.