Mark 11:6
What does Mark 11:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 11:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 11:6 means
The disciples responded to the bystanders precisely as Jesus had instructed, simply stating, "The Lord hath need of him," and the people allowed them to proceed without further hindrance. This immediate and unquestioning release of the colt serves as a testament to the power and authority embedded in Jesus's name and His divine plan. It also shows a swift resolution to the potential conflict Jesus had foretold.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And they said to them the words which Jesus had said; and they let them go.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862and they said to them as Jesus commanded, and they suffered them.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Who said to them as Jesus had commanded them. And they let him go with them.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And they said to them as Jesus had commanded. And they let them [do it].
Context
This verse demonstrates the disciples' faithful obedience to Jesus's instructions given in verse 3 and the immediate effectiveness of those words. It resolves the brief interaction with the bystanders from verse 5, clearing the way for the disciples to bring the colt to Jesus, thus advancing the narrative towards the climactic triumphal entry in Jerusalem described in the subsequent verses.
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