This day, which seemed to the disciples the crowning day of their lives, would have been shadowed with gloomy clouds had they known that this scene of rejoicing was but a prelude to the suffering and death of their Master. Although He had repeatedly told them of His certain 572 sacrifice, yet in the glad triumph of the present they forgot His sorrowful words, and looked forward to His prosperous reign on David's throne.

Denne dag, der forekom disciplene at være kronen på hele deres tilværelse, ville havde været overskygget af mørke skyer, hvis de havde anet, at al denne fryd kun var et forspil til deres Mesters lidelse og død. Skønt han gentagne gange havde fortalt dem om det offer, der måtte bringes, så glemte de dog i øjeblikkets glade triumf hans sorgfulde ord og glædede sig til hans lykkelige regering på Davids trone.