Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, which Christians commemorate on Palm Sunday, is recounted in all four Gospels: Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-40, and John 12:12-19. In each account, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey while crowds spread cloaks and branches on the road and shout “Hosanna.” Continue reading this article for more information.
Definition of Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday commemorating the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Additional info can be found here.
Bible Verses Recounting Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Matthew 21:1-11
“The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: ‘Hosanna to the Son of David!’ ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Hosanna in the highest!’” (Matthew 21:9)
Mark 11:1-11
“Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.” (Mark 11:8)
Luke 19:28-40
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!” (Luke 19:38)
John 12:12-19
“They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: ‘Hosanna!’ ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ‘Blessed is the King of Israel!’” (John 12:13)
Significance of Jesus’ Triumphal Entry
Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem on a donkey fulfilled a prophecy from the Old Testament:
“Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.” (Zechariah 9:9)
Matthew’s Gospel notes this connection directly: “This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet:” (Matthew 21:4)