John 12:13-15

New Catholic Bible

¹³Thus, they went out to meet him, carrying branches of palm^[a] and shouting,

“Hosanna!
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord,
the King of Israel.”

¹⁴Jesus found a young donkey and rode it, as it is written,

¹⁵“Do not be afraid, daughter of Zion.^[b]
Behold, your King is coming,
riding on a donkey’s colt.”

John 12:13 Branches of palm: customarily used in victory celebrations (see 1 Mac 13:51; 2 Mac 10:7). Hosanna: an acclamation meaning “Grant salvation!” The citation is from Ps 118:25. He who comes in the name of the Lord: see note on Mt 21:9. The King of Israel: a reference to the coming king mentioned by Zep 3:14-15 and Zec 9:9. See also note on Mt 21:9.
John 12:15 Daughter of Zion: see note on Mt 21:5.

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