Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday, is the day before Easter and commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. The Gospel of John records that Jesus rode a donkey into the city, while people laid down palm branches in front of him. Palm Sunday scriptures offer encouragement and blessing for those who follow Jesus.
Palm Sunday scriptures
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here
2 Corinthians 5:17
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:8
They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
Luke 24:2-3
He exerted when he raised Christ from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 1:20
Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all you who wait for the Lord!
Psalm 31:24
Palm Sunday Scripture Mark
Palm Sunday commemorates the day that Jesus entered Jerusalem, days before his crucifixion. According to the Gospel of Mark, Jesus rode a donkey into the city, where people placed palm leaves in front of him as a sign of honor. The gospel also states that Jesus wept over Jerusalem, predicting that its people would not recognize their opportunity to have him as their king.
As he was drawing near—already on the way down the Mount of Olives—the whole multitude of his disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen
Luke 19:37
And Peter said to them, ‘Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 2:38
Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.
Mark 10:9
Palm Sunday Scripture from Luke
This Sunday Christians around the globe celebrate Palm Sunday, also known as Passion Sunday. The day commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, just days before his crucifixion. The Gospel of Luke tells the story of how humble Jesus was, even as people placed palm leaves in his path and hailed him as a king. In this excerpt from Luke’s gospel, Jesus foretells his own death and resurrection.
Palm Sunday Scripture from Kjv
Palm Sunday is the day before Easter and it celebrates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. He was greeted by adoring crowds who laid down palm leaves in front of Him as a sign of respect. The following Scripture passage from the KJV Bible commemorates this event.
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.
2 Timothy 3:16-17
His disciples did not understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things had been written about him and had been done to him.
John 12:16
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Zechariah 9:9
And Jesus found a young donkey and sat on it, just as it is written, “Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt!”
John 12:14-15
Palm Sunday Scripture Matthew
This year, Palm Sunday falls on April 14th. Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, just days before his crucifixion. According to the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus rode into town on a donkey, greeted by crowds of people waving palm branches and shouting “Hosanna!”. In the Bible, Palm Sunday is described as the beginning of the end for Jesus – his final days leading up to his crucifixion and resurrection.
Palm Sunday Bible Scripture
Palm Sunday commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, just days before he was crucified. According to the Bible, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, while people waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna!” In many churches, Palm Sunday is celebrated with special services and processions in which participants carry palm crosses or banners.
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
Luke 19:38
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
Ephesians 6:10
Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but not with God; all things are possible with God.
Mark 10:27
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.
John 3:16-17
Palm Sunday Old Testament Scripture
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, and is the final Sunday of Lent. The day recalls the biblical story of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in his path and people shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
They took branches of palm trees and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!
John 12:13
Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.
John 11:25
No pain, no palm; no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; no cross, no crown.
William Penn
Palm Sunday Scripture Hosanna
This year, Palm Sunday falls on April 14th. It is the day that Christians celebrate Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, days before he was crucified. The Gospel of John recounts how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, greeted by crowds of people who threw palm branches in his path and shouted “Hosanna!”
For Christians, Palm Sunday is a time to remember Jesus’s entrance into Jerusalem as a sign of his upcoming victory over death.
Palm Sunday scriptures offer blessing and encouragement. As we reflect on Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, we are reminded of God’s great love and mercy. Let us give thanks for the gift of salvation that is available to us through Jesus Christ. Let us also pray for strength and courage as we face the challenges of life. May the peace of Christ be with you always.
