36. As Jesus rode along, they spread their clothes on the road.
37. As Jesus approached the road leading down from the Mount of Olives, the whole throng of his disciples began rejoicing. They praised God with a loud voice because of all the mighty things they had seen.
38. They said, "Blessings on the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heavens."
39. Some of the Pharisees from the crowd said to Jesus, "Teacher, scold your disciples! Tell them to stop!"
40. He answered, "I tell you, if they were silent, the stones would shout."
41. As Jesus came to the city and observed it, he wept over it.
42. He said, "If only you knew on this of all days the things that lead to peace. But now they are hidden from your eyes.
43. The time will come when your enemies will build fortifications around you, encircle you, and attack you from all sides.
44. They will crush you completely, you and the people within you. They won’t leave one stone on top of another within you, because you didn’t recognize the time of your gracious visit from God."