Luke 19:28-31

After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples. As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. "Go into that village over there," he told them. "As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks, 'Why are you untying that colt?' Just say, 'The Lord needs it.' "

After telling this story, Jesus went on toward Jerusalem, walking ahead of his disciples.

Mark 10:32  They were now on their way up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking ahead of them. The disciples were filled with awe, and the people following behind were overwhelmed with fear. Taking the twelve disciples aside, Jesus once more began to describe everything that was about to happen to him. (see verses 21-24, also Matthew 20:17-19)

Luke 9:51  As the time drew near for him to ascend to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem. 

                    

As he came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany 

John 1:28  This encounter took place in Bethany, an area east of the Jordan River, where John was baptizing. (see verses 19-28)

John 11:1  A man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany with his sisters, Mary and Martha.

John 11:18  Bethany was only a few miles down the road from Jerusalem, ...

John 12:1  Six days before the Passover celebration began, Jesus arrived in Bethany, the home of Lazarus--the man he had raised from the dead. (see 11:17-44)

 

on the Mount of Olives, he sent two disciples ahead. 

Matthew 21:1  As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead.

Mark 11:1  As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them ahead. 

Acts 1:12  Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile. 

 

"Go into that village over there," he told them. "As you enter it, you will see a young donkey tied there that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks, 'Why are you untying that colt?' just say, 'The Lord needs it.' " 

Matthew 21:2-3  "Go into the village over there," he said. "As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, 'The Lord needs them,' and he will immediately let you take them." (see also Mark 11:2-3)

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