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Mark 11:1

What does Mark 11:1 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 11:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 11:1 means

As Jesus and His disciples approached Jerusalem, nearing Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples ahead with a specific task. This action demonstrates Jesus's divine foreknowledge and sovereign control over events, even seemingly small details like finding an unridden colt. It sets the stage for His intentional entry into Jerusalem, not as a conquering warrior on a warhorse, but as a humble king of peace.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And when they came near to Jerusalem, to Beth-phage and Bethany, at the Mountain of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And when they come nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, unto the mount of the Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And when they were drawing near to Jerusalem and to Bethania, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And when they draw near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sends two of his disciples,

Context

This verse marks the geographical and chronological beginning of Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, a pivotal event in the passion week. It immediately precedes His instructions to the disciples regarding the procurement of the colt, establishing the setting for the prophecy fulfillment that is about to unfold. The mention of Bethphage, Bethany, and the Mount of Olives provides the precise location for these significant actions.

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v.2and saith unto them, Go your way into the village that is over against you: and straightway as ye enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat; loose him, and bring him.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Mark 6:7

    And he calleth unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and he gave them authority over the unclean spirits;

  • Mark 13:3

    And as he sat on the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,

  • Luke 19:29

    And it came to pass, when he drew nigh unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount that is called Olivet, he sent two of the disciples,

  • 2 Samuel 15:30

    And David went up by the ascent of themount ofOlives, and wept as he went up; and he had his head covered, and went barefoot: and all the people that were with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.

  • Matthew 26:30

    And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

  • Mark 14:13

    And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him;

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