Luke 19:29
And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Cross-references
In Luke 19:37, Jesus reaches the descent of the Mount of Olives and the disciples praise — the immediate result of the preparation in verse 29.
Luke 22:10 shows Jesus sending two disciples with specific signs to prepare the Passover, mirroring the colt instructions here.
In Luke 24:50, Jesus ascends from Bethany, the same location near the Mount of Olives where his triumphal entry began.
In Matthew 21:1-11, the triumphal entry unfolds — Jesus sends for the colt and enters Jerusalem to acclaim.
In Mark 11:1-11, the same triumphal entry is recorded — Jesus sends for the colt and is hailed by the crowd.
In John 12:12-16, the entry is described — Jesus rides a colt as the crowd hails him.
John 12:14 gives a parallel account of Jesus finding the donkey, confirming the same event from another gospel.
In 2 Samuel 15:30, David flees up the Mount of Olives weeping; here Jesus descends in triumph—a contrasting kingly journey.
Acts 1:12 notes the Mount of Olives as the site of Jesus' ascension, linking it to his entry and departure.