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.