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Mark 11:2

What does Mark 11:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 11:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 11:2 means

Jesus instructed the two disciples to go into a nearby village where they would discover a colt that had never been ridden. He told them to untie it and bring it to Him. This detailed instruction again highlights Jesus's divine insight, knowing precisely what they would find and where. The unridden nature of the colt signifies its sacred purpose, being dedicated solely for the Lord's use, a kingly and priestly distinction.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

and 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.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

and 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.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And said to them, Go into the little town opposite: and when you come to it, you will see a young ass with a cord round his neck, on which no man has ever been seated; let him loose, and come back with him.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and saith to them, `Go away to the village that is over-against you, and immediately, entering into it, ye shall find a colt tied, on which no one of men hath sat, having loosed it, bring <FI>it<Fi> :

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And saith to them: Go into the village that is over against you, and immediately at your coming in thither, you shall find a colt tied, upon which no man yet hath sat. Loose him and bring him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

and says to them, Go into the village which is over against you, and immediately on entering into it ye will find a colt tied, upon which no [child] of man has ever sat: loose it and lead it [here].

Context

Following the general geographical setting in verse 1, Jesus's specific commands in this verse initiate the action of the triumphal entry. These instructions are crucial for understanding how the disciples will acquire the animal for Jesus, directly leading into the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy regarding the Messiah's entrance into Jerusalem in the subsequent verses.

v.1And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,

v.2This passage

v.3And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.

Cross references

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

  • Matthew 21:2

    saying unto them, Go into the village that is over against you, and straightway ye shall find an ass tied, and a colt with her: loose them, and bring them unto me.

  • Luke 19:30

    saying, Go your way into the village over against you; in which as ye enter ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat: loose him, and bring him.

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