And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Ver. 8. And a very great multitude] Bondinius saith, he was met at this time by 300,000 Jews, some whereof went before Christ, some followed after, according to the solemn rites and reverence used to be given to earthly kings in their most pompous trimuphs. This was the Lord's own work.