And when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the whole city was shaken. They were asking, “Who is this?”
This verse shows that Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was not merely a ceremonial procession, but an event that set the whole city in motion. The phrase “the city was shaken” points not only to outward commotion, but to inner turmoil and questioning: people sensed that something decisive was happening, yet they still did not fully grasp its meaning. The question “Who is this?” reveals the people’s uncertainty: some saw a miracle-working teacher, others a messianic king, and for many He remained an unfamiliar and incomprehensible figure. This episode shows that the presence of Jesus does not leave people indifferent: He compels them to ask, to take a stance, and to decide who He is for them, and that question becomes decisive not only for Jerusalem, but for the life of every person.