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What does Matthew 21:1 mean?

"When they came near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,"

— Matthew 21:1 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

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When they came near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,

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saying to them, “Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Untie them, and bring them to me.

3

If anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and immediately he will send them.”

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All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

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