If challenged about the animal, say the Lord needs it.

³And if any man say ought unto you, ye shall say, The Lord hath need of them; and straightway he will send them.

³And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.

³¹And if any man ask you, Why do ye loose him? thus shall ye say unto him, Because the Lord hath need of him.