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And when he had thus spoken, he went on before, going up to Jerusalem.

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And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

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saying, Go your way into the village over against [you] in which as ye enter ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat: loose him, and bring him.

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And if any one ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say, The Lord hath need of him.

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And they that were sent went away, and found even as he had said unto them.

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And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt?

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And they said, The Lord hath need of him.

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And they brought him to Jesus: and they threw their garments upon the colt, and set Jesus thereon.

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And as he went, they spread their garments in the way.

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And as he was now drawing nigh, [even] at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen

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saying, Blessed [is] the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

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And some of the Pharisees from the multitude said unto him, Teacher, rebuke thy disciples.

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And he answered and said, I tell you that, if these shall hold their peace, the stones will cry out.