In Matthew 21:1-11, Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey while crowds of people lay down their cloaks and palm branches shouting "Hosanna" in recognition of him as the Son of David. This event is also recorded in the other synoptic gospels of Mark and Luke, as well as in the Gospel of John.
Open VerseIn Mark 11:1-10, Jesus sends two of his disciples to fetch a colt, which he then rides into Jerusalem. The crowds that accompany him spread their cloaks and palm branches on the road, hailing him as the coming king. This passage is also found in the other synoptic Gospels of Matthew 21:1-11 and Luke 19:28-44.
Open VerseIn Luke 19:29-44, Jesus tells his disciples to bring a colt for him to ride as he enters Jerusalem. He weeps over the city, foretelling its destruction due to its lack of recognition of the time of God's visitation. This passage is also found in the Gospel of Matthew (21:1-11), Mark (11:1-11), and John (12:12-19).
Open VerseIn John 12:12-19, Jesus enters Jerusalem riding on a donkey, fulfilling the prophecy of the coming Messiah. The people welcome him with palm branches and shout "Hosanna, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!" This event is also mentioned in the other synoptic gospels - Matthew, Mark, and Luke.
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