They broke off the beautiful branches of the olive and the palm, and strewed them in the way. They thought they were escorting Christ to take possession of the throne of David in Jerusalem. 84 The Saviour had never before allowed His followers to show Him kingly honors. But at this time He desired especially to manifest Himself to the world as its Redeemer.

De brød smukke grene af olietræerne og palmerne og strøede dem på vejen. De fulgte Jesus i den tanke, at han nu skulle bestige Davids trone i Jerusalem. Frelseren havde aldrig før tilladt sine efterfølgere at vise ham kongelig hyldest. Men denne gang ønskede han på en særlig måde at åbenbare sig for verden som dens forløser.