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13 They took branches of palm trees and went out to meet Jesus. They shouted,

“‘Praise[a] Him!’
    ‘Welcome! God bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’ (A)

God bless the King of Israel!”

14 Jesus found a donkey and rode on it, as the Scriptures say,

15 “Do not be afraid, people of Zion[b]!
    Look! Your king is coming.
    He is riding on a young donkey.” (B)

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Footnotes

  1. John 12:13 Praise Literally, “Hosanna,” a Hebrew word used in praying to God for help. Here, it was probably a shout of celebration used in praising God or his Messiah.
  2. John 12:15 people of Zion Literally, “daughter of Zion,” meaning the city of Jerusalem. See “Zion” in the Word List.

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