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Mark 11:21

What does Mark 11:21 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 11:21 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 11:21 means

Peter, recalling Jesus's words from the previous day, drew Jesus's attention to the completely withered fig tree. His exclamation, "Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away," reflects his astonishment and recognition of the immediate and powerful fulfillment of Jesus's pronouncement. It highlights the disciples' growing understanding of Jesus's profound authority over creation.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And Peter, having a memory of it, said to him, Master, see, the tree which was cursed by you is dead.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and Peter having remembered saith to him, `Rabbi, lo, the fig-tree that thou didst curse is dried up.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And Peter remembering, said to him: Rabbi, behold the fig tree which thou didst curse is withered away.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And Peter, remembering [what Jesus had said], says to him, Rabbi, see, the fig-tree which thou cursedst is dried up.

Context

Following the discovery of the withered fig tree in verse 20, this verse records Peter's specific response, directly linking the withered tree back to Jesus's curse. This observation serves as the catalyst for Jesus's teaching on faith and prayer, which immediately follows, providing a bridge from the symbolic judgment to a lesson for His disciples.

v.20And as they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away from the roots.

v.21This passage

v.22And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

Cross references

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

  • 1 Corinthians 16:22

    If any man loveth not the Lord, let him be anathema. Maranatha.

  • Matthew 23:7

    and the salutations in the marketplaces, and to be called of men, Rabbi.

  • Zechariah 5:3

    Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole land: for every one that stealeth shall be cut off on the one side according to it; and every one that sweareth shall be cut off on the other side according to it.

  • Matthew 25:41

    Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels:

  • Proverbs 3:33

    The curse of Jehovah is in the house of the wicked; But he blesseth the habitation of the righteous.

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