1  Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, towards the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

1  And when they had drawn near to Jerusalem, and had arrived at Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

1  WHEN he came near to Jerusalem, he came to Bethphage on the side of the Mount of Olives. Jesus then sent two of his disciples,

2  saying to them, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied up, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me.

2  saying unto them, Go into the village that is over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose [them], and bring [them] unto me.

2  And he said to them, Go to that village which is in front of you, and straightway you will find an ass which is tied up, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me.

3  And if anyone asks you anything, you shall say, 'YHWH has need of them,' and immediately he sends them."

3  And if any one say aught unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

4  Now all this took place so that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying

4  All this happened, so that what was said by the prophet, might be fulfilled, who said,