1. Jesus and his followers were coming closer to Jerusalem. But first they stopped at Bethphage at the hill called the Mount of Olives. From there Jesus sent two of his followers into the town.
2. He said to them, “Go to the town you can see there. When you enter it, you will find a donkey tied there with its colt. Untie them and bring them to me.
3. If anyone asks you why you are taking the donkeys, tell him, ‘The Master needs them. He will send them back soon.’”
4. This was to make clear the full meaning of what the prophet said:
5. “Tell the people of Jerusalem,‘Your king is coming to you.He is gentle and riding on a donkey.He is on the colt of a donkey.’” Isaiah 62:11; Zechariah 9:9
6. The followers went and did what Jesus told them to do.