4. This took place to fulfil what was spoken through the prophet:
5. ‘Say to Daughter Zion,“See, your king comes to you,gentle and riding on a donkey,and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” ’
6. The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.
7. They brought the donkey and the colt and placed their cloaks on them for Jesus to sit on.
8. A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.