1. As they all approached Jerusalem, they came to Bethphage. It was on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent out two disciples.
2. He said to them, "Go to the village ahead of you. As soon as you get there, you will find a donkey tied up. Her colt will be with her. Untie them and bring them to me.
3. If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them. The owner will send them right away."
4. This took place so that what was spoken through the prophet would come true. It says,
5. "Say to the city of Zion, 'See, your king comes to you. He is gentle and riding on a donkey. He is riding on a donkey's colt.' " (Zechariah 9:9)
6. The disciples went and did what Jesus told them to do.
7. They brought the donkey and the colt. They placed their coats on them. Then Jesus sat on the coats.
8. A very large crowd spread their coats on the road. Others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.