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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 on ahead.
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When they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples
Mark 11:1 In-Context
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As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples,
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saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.
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If anyone asks you, ‘Why are you doing this?’ say, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here shortly.’ ”
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They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it,
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some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt?”