Mark 11:8
New International Version
Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut in the fields.

New Living Translation
Many in the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others spread leafy branches they had cut in the fields.

English Standard Version
And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields.

Berean Standard Bible
Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.

Berean Literal Bible
And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others, branches having been cut down from the fields.

King James Bible
And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

New King James Version
And many spread their clothes on the road, and others cut down leafy branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

New American Standard Bible
And many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields.

NASB 1995
And many spread their coats in the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields.

NASB 1977
And many spread their garments in the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields.

Legacy Standard Bible
And many spread their garments in the road, and others spread leafy branches, having cut them from the fields.

Amplified Bible
And many [of the people] spread their coats on the road [as an act of tribute and homage before a new king], and others [scattered a layer of] leafy branches which they had cut from the fields [honoring Him as Messiah].

Christian Standard Bible
Many people spread their clothes on the road, and others spread leafy branches cut from the fields.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Many people spread their robes on the road, and others spread leafy branches cut from the fields.

American Standard Version
And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.

Contemporary English Version
Many people spread clothes on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.

English Revised Version
And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Many spread their coats on the road. Others cut leafy branches in the fields and spread them on the road.

Good News Translation
Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches in the field and spread them on the road.

International Standard Version
Many people spread their coats on the road, while others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields.

Majority Standard Bible
Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

NET Bible
Many spread their cloaks on the road and others spread branches they had cut in the fields.

New Heart English Bible
Many spread their garments on the way, and others spread branches which they had cut from the fields.

Webster's Bible Translation
And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off trees, and strewed them in the way.

Weymouth New Testament
Then many spread their outer garments to carpet the road, and others leafy branches which they had cut down in the fields;

World English Bible
Many spread their garments on the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees and spreading them on the road.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and many spread their garments in the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees, and were strewing in the way.

Berean Literal Bible
And many spread their cloaks on the road, and others, branches having been cut down from the fields.

Young's Literal Translation
and many did spread their garments in the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees, and were strewing in the way.

Smith's Literal Translation
And many strewed their garments in the way: and others cut down branches from the trees, and strewed in the way.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down boughs from the trees, and strewed them in the way.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then many spread their garments along the way; but others cut down leafy branches from trees and scattered them on the way.

New American Bible
Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields.

New Revised Standard Version
Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut in the fields.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And many spread their garments on the road; and others cut down branches from the trees, and spread them on the road.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But many were spreading their coats in the road and others were cutting branches from trees and spreading them in the road.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And many spread their mantles in the road, and others cut branches from the trees, and spread them in the road.

Godbey New Testament
And many strewed their garments in the road; and others were cutting down the branches of the trees, (and strewing them in the road),

Haweis New Testament
And multitudes spread their garments on the road: and others cut off boughs from the trees, and strewed them on the road.

Mace New Testament
many spread their clothes in the way, others lopt down the branches of trees to strew them in the road.

Weymouth New Testament
Then many spread their outer garments to carpet the road, and others leafy branches which they had cut down in the fields;

Worrell New Testament
And many spread their garments in the way; and others spread branches, having cut them from the fields.

Worsley New Testament
And many spread their clothes in the way; and others cut off branches from the trees, and strewed them in the way.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Triumphal Entry
7Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. 8 Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields. 9The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”…

Cross References
Matthew 21:8
A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road.

Luke 19:36
As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road.

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!”

Psalm 118:25-26
O LORD, save us, we pray. We beseech You, O LORD, cause us to prosper! / Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.

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.

1 Kings 1:33-40
“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon. / There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ / Then you shall go up with him, and he is to come and sit on my throne and reign in my place. For I have appointed him ruler over Israel and Judah.” ...

2 Samuel 6:14-15
And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, / while he and all the house of Israel brought up the ark of the LORD with shouting and the sounding of the ram’s horn.

Revelation 7:9
After this I looked and saw a multitude too large to count, from every nation and tribe and people and tongue, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and holding palm branches in their hands.

Isaiah 40:3-5
A voice of one calling: “Prepare the way for the LORD in the wilderness; make a straight highway for our God in the desert. / Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. / And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all humanity together will see it.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

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.

1 Samuel 18:6-7
As the troops were returning home after David had killed the Philistine, the women came out of all the cities of Israel to meet King Saul with singing and dancing, with joyful songs, and with tambourines and other instruments. / And as the women danced, they sang out: “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his tens of thousands.”

2 Chronicles 20:19
And the Levites from the Kohathites and Korahites stood up to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, shouting in a very loud voice.

Nehemiah 8:15
and that they should proclaim this message and spread it throughout their towns and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the hill country and bring back branches of olive, wild olive, myrtle, palm, and other leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written.”

Leviticus 23:40
On the first day you are to gather the fruit of majestic trees, the branches of palm trees, and the boughs of leafy trees and of willows of the brook. And you are to rejoice before the LORD your God for seven days.


Treasury of Scripture

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strewed them in the way.

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Leviticus 23:40
And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.

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Mark 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.














Many in the crowd
This phrase indicates the significant number of people present during this event. The Greek word for "crowd" is "ὄχλος" (ochlos), which often refers to a large, diverse group of people. Historically, this scene takes place during the time of Passover, a major Jewish festival, which would have drawn many pilgrims to Jerusalem. The presence of a large crowd signifies the widespread anticipation and recognition of Jesus as a significant figure, possibly the Messiah, fulfilling the prophecies of the Old Testament.

spread their cloaks on the road
The act of spreading cloaks on the road is a gesture of honor and submission. In ancient times, laying one's garment before someone was a sign of respect and acknowledgment of authority. This act can be compared to the reception of a king or a dignitary. The Greek word for "spread" is "στρώννυμι" (strōnnumi), which implies a deliberate and respectful action. This gesture by the crowd symbolizes their recognition of Jesus' royal status, aligning with the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9, which speaks of a king coming to Jerusalem.

while others spread branches
The spreading of branches is another act of homage. The Greek word for "branches" is "στοιβάς" (stoibas), which refers to leafy branches or rushes. This act is reminiscent of the Feast of Tabernacles, where branches were used in celebration. The use of branches here signifies joy and victory, echoing the triumphal entry of a king. It also connects to the Jewish tradition of using palm branches during celebrations, as seen in John 12:13, where palm branches are specifically mentioned.

they had cut from the fields
This phrase highlights the spontaneous and communal nature of the crowd's actions. The Greek word for "cut" is "κόπτω" (koptō), indicating an active participation in the event. The fields around Jerusalem would have been filled with various types of vegetation, and the act of cutting branches from these fields shows the people's eagerness to honor Jesus with whatever was readily available. This reflects the genuine and heartfelt response of the people to Jesus' presence, demonstrating their hope and expectation for deliverance and salvation.

(8) Branches off the trees.--The Greek word for "branches" is used by St. Mark only. It describes the leafy boughs forming, as they were thrown down, a kind of litter or matting, rather than the woody branches.

Off the trees.--The better MSS. give "from the fields," a reading which, perhaps, agrees better with the account of the "branches" given in the preceding Note.

And strawed them in the way.--Omitted in the better MSS.

Verse 8. - Others cut down branches off the trees, etc. According to the best authorities, the words should be rendered, and others branches (or, leaves, for strewing), which thy had cut from the fields (ἄλλοι δὲ στοιβάδας κόψαντες ἐκ τῶν ἀγρῶν). The branches were cut in the fields; and the smaller, leafy portions of them, suitable for their purpose, were carried out.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Many [ in the crowd ]
πολλοὶ (polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

spread
ἔστρωσαν (estrōsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4766: To spread, make a bed. Or simpler stronnuo, prolongation from a still simpler stroo, ; to 'strew, ' i.e. Spread.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

cloaks
ἱμάτια (himatia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2440: A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.

on
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

road,
ὁδόν (hodon)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3598: A way, road, journey, path. Apparently a primary word; a road; by implication, a progress; figuratively, a mode or means.

while
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

others [spread]
ἄλλοι (alloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 243: Other, another (of more than two), different. A primary word; 'else, ' i.e. Different.

branches
στιβάδας (stibadas)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4746: A bough, branch of a tree. From a primary steibo; a spread of loose materials for a couch, i.e. a bough of a tree so employed.

they had cut
κόψαντες (kopsantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2875: A primary verb; to 'chop'; specially, to beat the breast in grief.

from
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

fields.
ἀγρῶν (agrōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 68: From ago; a field; genitive case, the country; specially, a farm, i.e. Hamlet.


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