Palm Sunday is found in the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem: Matthew 21:1–11, Mark 11:1–11, Luke 19:28–44, and John 12:12–19. A helpful prophecy linked to the story is Zechariah 9:9.

Where to read it

  • Matthew 21:1–11.
  • Mark 11:1–11.
  • Luke 19:28–44.
  • John 12:12–19.

What happens in the story

Jesus sends disciples to fetch a colt, rides into Jerusalem, and is welcomed by crowds who spread branches and cloaks and shout praise such as “Hosanna”. John explicitly mentions palm branches, while the other Gospels give slightly different details of the same event.

If you want, I can also give you a 1-minute summary of the Palm Sunday story or quote the exact verses from one Gospel.