Matthew 27:42
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“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
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“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”
asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.
As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”