A very large crowd spread their cloaks(A) on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted,

“Hosanna[a] to the Son of David!”(B)

“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”[b](C)

“Hosanna[c] in the highest heaven!”(D)

10 When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was stirred and asked, “Who is this?”

11 The crowds answered, “This is Jesus, the prophet(E) from Nazareth in Galilee.”

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15
  2. Matthew 21:9 Psalm 118:25,26
  3. Matthew 21:9 A Hebrew expression meaning “Save!” which became an exclamation of praise; also in verse 15

众人多半把衣服铺在路上,还有人砍下树枝来铺在路上。 前行后随的众人喊着说:“和散那[a]归于大卫的子孙!奉主名来的是应当称颂的!高高在上和散那!” 10 耶稣既进了耶路撒冷,合城都惊动了,说:“这是谁?” 11 众人说:“这是加利利拿撒勒的先知耶稣。”

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  1. 马太福音 21:9 “和散那”原有“求救”的意思,在此乃称颂的话。