Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go. New Living Translation They said what Jesus had told them to say, and they were permitted to take it. English Standard Version And they told them what Jesus had said, and they let them go. Berean Standard Bible The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission. Berean Literal Bible And they spoke to them as Jesus had commanded, and they allowed them. King James Bible And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. New King James Version And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go. New American Standard Bible And they told them just as Jesus had said, and they gave them permission. NASB 1995 They spoke to them just as Jesus had told them, and they gave them permission. NASB 1977 And they spoke to them just as Jesus had told them, and they gave them permission. Legacy Standard Bible And they spoke to them just as Jesus had told them, and they gave them permission. Amplified Bible They replied to them just as Jesus had directed, and they allowed them to go. Christian Standard Bible They answered them just as Jesus had said; so they let them go. Holman Christian Standard Bible They answered them just as Jesus had said, so they let them go. American Standard Version And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go. Contemporary English Version They told them what Jesus had said, and the people let them take it. English Revised Version And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go. GOD'S WORD® Translation The disciples answered them as Jesus had told them. So the men let them go. Good News Translation They answered just as Jesus had told them, and the crowd let them go. International Standard Version The disciples told them what Jesus had said, and the men let them go. Majority Standard Bible The disciples answered as Jesus had commanded them, and the people gave them permission. NET Bible They replied as Jesus had told them, and the bystanders let them go. New Heart English Bible They said to them just as Jesus had said, and they let them go. Webster's Bible Translation And they said to them even as Jesus had commanded; and they let them go. Weymouth New Testament But on their giving the answer that Jesus had bidden them give, they let them take it. World English Bible They said to them just as Jesus had said, and they let them go. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they said to them as Jesus commanded, and they permitted them. Berean Literal Bible And they spoke to them as Jesus had commanded, and they allowed them. Young's Literal Translation and they said to them as Jesus commanded, and they suffered them. Smith's Literal Translation And they said as Jesus charged them: and they let them go. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho said to them as Jesus had commanded them; and they let him go with them. Catholic Public Domain Version And they spoke to them just as Jesus had instructed them. And they permitted them. New American Bible They answered them just as Jesus had told them to, and they permitted them to do it. New Revised Standard Version They told them what Jesus had said; and they allowed them to take it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they said to them as Jesus had instructed them; and they permitted them. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But they said to them according to what Yeshua had commanded them, and they allowed them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they said to them as Jesus had commanded; and they gave them permission. Godbey New Testament And they said to them as Jesus commanded: and they permitted them. Haweis New Testament Then they said unto them, as Jesus commanded them: and they permitted them to do it. Mace New Testament and they answered as Jesus had directed, so they let them go. Weymouth New Testament But on their giving the answer that Jesus had bidden them give, they let them take it. Worrell New Testament And they said to them even as Jesus said; and they let them go. Worsley New Testament And they answered them as Jesus had ordered, and they permitted them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Triumphal Entry…5and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” 6 The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission. 7Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it.… Cross References Matthew 21:3 If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” Luke 19:31 If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” John 12:14-15 Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.” Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Matthew 21:6-7 So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. / They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. Luke 19:32-34 So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. / As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” / “The Lord needs it,” they answered. John 12:16 At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him. Matthew 21:4-5 This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” John 12:13 They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” 2 Kings 9:13 Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!” Genesis 49:10-11 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. / He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes. Isaiah 62:11 Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.” Matthew 21:8-9 A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” Luke 19:35-36 Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. John 12:12 The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. Treasury of Scripture And they said to them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go. Jump to Previous Bidden Commanded Jesus Permission Suffered WordsJump to Next Bidden Commanded Jesus Permission Suffered WordsMark 11 1. Jesus rides with triumph into Jerusalem;12. curses the fruitless fig tree; 15. purges the temple; 20. exhorts his disciples to steadfastness of faith, and to forgive their enemies; 27. and defends his actions by the witness of John, who was a man sent of God. The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them This phrase highlights the obedience of the disciples to Jesus' specific instructions. In the context of Mark 11, Jesus had sent two of His disciples to fetch a colt for His entry into Jerusalem, a fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. The disciples' compliance underscores the importance of following divine guidance, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture. Their obedience also reflects the trust and faith they had in Jesus, knowing that His instructions were purposeful and aligned with God's plan. and the people gave them permission Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in the Gospel of Mark, the Messiah, and Son of God, who instructs His disciples with authority. 2. Disciples Followers of Jesus who are tasked with carrying out His instructions, demonstrating obedience and trust. 3. Jerusalem The city where these events take place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and prophecy fulfillment. 4. Colt The young donkey that Jesus instructs His disciples to fetch, symbolizing peace and fulfilling prophecy. 5. People Those who own or are near the colt, who allow the disciples to take it upon hearing Jesus' instructions. Teaching Points Obedience to Christ's InstructionsThe disciples' actions demonstrate the importance of following Jesus' commands, even when the reasons are not immediately clear. Trust in Divine Provision The willingness of the people to let the disciples take the colt shows how God provides what is needed to fulfill His purposes. Fulfillment of Prophecy Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on a colt is a direct fulfillment of prophecy, reinforcing the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. Humility in Leadership Jesus' choice of a donkey over a horse symbolizes His peaceful and humble approach to kingship, contrasting with worldly expectations of power. Faith in Action The disciples' faith is demonstrated through their actions, reminding believers that faith often requires stepping out in obedience. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [The disciples] answeredεἶπαν (eipan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. as καθὼς (kathōs) Adverb Strong's 2531: According to the manner in which, in the degree that, just as, as. From kata and hos; just as, that. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. had instructed [them], εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. [the people] gave them permission. ἀφῆκαν (aphēkan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 863: From apo and hiemi; to send forth, in various applications. Links Mark 11:6 NIVMark 11:6 NLT Mark 11:6 ESV Mark 11:6 NASB Mark 11:6 KJV Mark 11:6 BibleApps.com Mark 11:6 Biblia Paralela Mark 11:6 Chinese Bible Mark 11:6 French Bible Mark 11:6 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 11:6 They said to them just as Jesus (Mar Mk Mr) |
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