John 12:13-16

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on John 12:13-16

13They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting:
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed is the King of Israel!”
14Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written:
15“Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion.
See, your King is coming,
seated on the colt of a donkey.”
16At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.
— John 12:13-16

Related Resources from Heartlight

A Seed Until the Resurrection!
Illustration of John 12:14-16 NLT

Illustration of John 12:14-16 NLT -- Jesus found a young donkey and rode on it, fulfilling the prophecy that said: "Don't be afraid, people of Jerusalem. Look, your King is coming, riding on a donkey's colt." His disciples didn't understand at the time that this was a fulfillment of prophecy. But after Jesus entered into his glory, they remembered what had happened and realized that these things had been written about him.

Hail to the King!
Illustration of John 12:13 MESSAGE

Illustration of John 12:13 MESSAGE -- Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name! Yes! The King of Israel!

Clearly Praised for a Few Days
Illustration of John 12:12-13 NLT

Illustration of John 12:12-13 NLT -- The next day, the news that Jesus was on the way to Jerusalem swept through the city. A large crowd of Passover visitors took palm branches and went down the road to meet him. They shouted, "Praise God! Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hail to the King of Israel!"

Cross References for John 12:13-16

Cross References Provided by Open Bible

The Berean Standard Bible

The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) is a modern, clear, and faithful translation based on the best available Greek and Hebrew manuscripts. Ideal for reading, study, and sharing, it entered the public domain in 2023. For more information, visit berean.bible.