The King Comes in Peace

28And after saying these things, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem.

29And it happened that, as he came near to Bethphage and Bethany, toward the mount called Olives, he sent two of the disciples

30saying, “Go into the village opposite you, in which, as you enter, you will find a colt tied up, on which no one among men has ever sat. Untie it and bring it.”

31And if anyone asks you, ‘Why are you untying it?’ you shall say this: ‘The Lord has need of it.’

32So those who were sent went away and found it just as he had told them.

33And as they were untying the colt, its owners said to them, “Why are you untying the colt?”

34And they said, “The Lord has need of it.”

35And they brought it to Jesus, and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they put Jesus on it.

36And as he went, they were spreading their cloaks on the road.

37And as he was already drawing near, at the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began rejoicing and praising God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen,

38saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

39And some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to him, “Teacher, rebuke your disciples.”

40And answering, he said, “I tell you, if these become silent, the stones will cry out.”