The importance of this incident in Jesus" ministry is evident from the fact that all four Gospel evangelists recorded it. Matthew and Mark placed this event before Mary"s anointing of Jesus in Simon"s house ( John 12:1-8). However, John"s order is probably the chronological one in view of his time references and the fact that Matthew and Mark frequently altered the chronological sequence for thematic purposes. [source][source][source]
The scene now shifts from a quiet dinner with a few close friends in the small town of Bethany. We see next a noisy public parade through the streets of Jerusalem. This was the only public demonstration that Jesus allowed during His earthly ministry. [source][source][source]