While they were listening to these things, Jesus went on to tell a parable, because He was near Jerusalem, and they assumed that the kingdom of God was going to appear immediately [as soon as He reached the city].
After saying these things, Jesus went on ahead [of them], going up to Jerusalem.
When He approached Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, He sent two of the disciples,
“BLESSED (celebrated, praised) IS THE KING WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!
Peace in heaven and glory (majesty, splendor) in the highest [heaven]!”
Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, rebuke Your disciples [for shouting these Messianic praises].”
As He approached Jerusalem, He saw the city and wept over it [and the spiritual ignorance of its people],
Jesus went into the temple [enclosure] and began driving out those who were selling,
He was teaching day after day in the temple [porches and courts]; but the chief priests and scribes and the leading men among the people were seeking [a way] to put Him to death,
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