Instead of the triumphant cry of "Hosanna" Luke has the crowd greet Jesus as he enters Jerusalem with "Peace in heaven and glory in highest heaven," an echo of the angelic greeting to the shepherds at the birth of Jesus, "Glory to God in the highest and peace to God's people on earth." Between these two greetings Luke encloses his story of the peace and mercy that Jesus brought to earth. Luke also prepares us for his peaceful, more merciful view of Jesus in his Passion.
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