Mark 14:13 So He sent two of His disciples and told them, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,

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New International Version
So he sent two of his disciples, telling them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.

New Living Translation
So Jesus sent two of them into Jerusalem with these instructions: “As you go into the city, a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him.

English Standard Version
And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him,

Berean Standard Bible
So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,

Berean Literal Bible
And He sends forth two of His disciples and says to them, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him.

King James Bible
And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.

New King James Version
And He sent out two of His disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him.

New American Standard Bible
And He sent two of His disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you; follow him;

NASB 1995
And He sent two of His disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him;

NASB 1977
And He sent two of His disciples, and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him;

Legacy Standard Bible
And He sent two of His disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him;

Amplified Bible
And He sent two of His disciples, saying to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him;

Christian Standard Bible
So he sent two of his disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a water jug will meet you. Follow him.

American Standard Version
And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him;

Contemporary English Version
Jesus said to two of the disciples, "Go into the city, where you will meet a man carrying a jar of water. Follow him,

English Revised Version
And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
He sent two of his disciples and told them, "Go into the city. You will meet a man carrying a jug of water. Follow him.

Good News Translation
Then Jesus sent two of them with these instructions: "Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him

International Standard Version
He sent two of his disciples, telling them, "Go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a jug of water. Follow him.

Majority Standard Bible
So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,

NET Bible
He sent two of his disciples and told them, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you. Follow him.

New Heart English Bible
He sent two of his disciples, and said to them, "Go into the city, and there you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water. Follow him,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith to them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.

Weymouth New Testament
So He sent two of His disciples with instructions, saying, "Go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water: follow him,

World English Bible
He sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city, and there a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And He sends forth two of His disciples and says to them, “Go away into the city, and there a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you, follow him;

Berean Literal Bible
And He sends forth two of His disciples and says to them, "Go into the city, and a man carrying a pitcher of water will meet you. Follow him.

Young's Literal Translation
And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith to them, 'Go ye away to the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water, follow him;

Smith's Literal Translation
And he sends two of his disciples, and says to them, Retire to the city, and a man shall meet you bearing an earthen vessel of water; follow him.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And he sendeth two of his disciples, and saith to them: Go ye into the city; and there shall meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water, follow him;

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he sent two of his disciples, and he said to them: “Go into the city. And you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him.

New American Bible
He sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go into the city and a man will meet you, carrying a jar of water. Follow him.

New Revised Standard Version
So he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jar of water will meet you; follow him,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And he sent two of his disciples, and said to them, Go to the city, and behold you will meet a man carrying a vessel of water; follow him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he sent two of his disciples and said to them, “Go to the city and behold, you will meet a man among you, bearing a vessel of water. Follow him.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And he sent two of his disciples, and said to them: Go into the city, and there will meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water;

Godbey New Testament
And He sends away two of His disciples, and says to them; Go into the city and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water; follow him,

Haweis New Testament
And he sent two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and a man will meet you carrying a pitcher of water, follow him.

Mace New Testament
upon which he dispatch'd two of his disciples, and said to them: go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water; follow him.

Weymouth New Testament
So He sent two of His disciples with instructions, saying, "Go into the city, and you will meet a man carrying a pitcher of water: follow him,

Worrell New Testament
And He sendeth two of His disciples, and saith to them, "Go your way into the city; and there will meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water; follow him.

Worsley New Testament
And He sendeth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go into the city, and there will meet you a man carrying a pitcher of water:

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Preparing the Passover
12On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when the Passover lamb was to be sacrificed, Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “Where do You want us to prepare for You to eat the Passover?” 13So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him, 14and whichever house he enters, say to the owner, ‘The Teacher asks: Where is My guest room, where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?’…

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Cross References

Luke 22:10
He answered, “When you enter the city, a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him to the house he enters,

Matthew 26:18
He answered, “Go into the city to a certain man and tell him that the Teacher says, ‘My time is near. I will keep the Passover with My disciples at your house.’”

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.”

John 2:5
His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.”

1 Samuel 10:2-5
When you leave me today, you will find two men at Rachel’s tomb in Zelzah on the border of Benjamin. They will say to you, ‘The donkeys you seek have been found, and now your father has stopped worrying about the donkeys and started worrying about you, asking, “What should I do about my son?”’ / Then you will go on from there until you come to the Oak of Tabor. Three men going up to God at Bethel will meet you there, one carrying three young goats, another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a skin of wine. / They will greet you and give you two loaves of bread, which you will accept from their hands. ...

1 Kings 13:3
That day the man of God gave a sign, saying, “The LORD has spoken this sign: ‘Surely the altar will be split apart, and the ashes upon it will be poured out.’”

2 Kings 9:1-3
Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”

Genesis 24:13-14
Here I am, standing beside the spring, and the daughters of the townspeople are coming out to draw water. / Now may it happen that the girl to whom I say, ‘Please let down your jar that I may drink,’ and who responds, ‘Drink, and I will water your camels as well’—let her be the one You have appointed for Your servant Isaac. By this I will know that You have shown kindness to my master.”

Exodus 12:3
Tell the whole congregation of Israel that on the tenth day of this month each man must select a lamb for his family, one per household.

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.

Isaiah 30:21
And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”

Jeremiah 35:2
“Go to the house of the Rechabites, speak to them, and bring them to one of the chambers of the house of the LORD to offer them a drink of wine.”

Ezekiel 12:3
Therefore, son of man, pack your bags for exile. In broad daylight, set out from your place and go to another as they watch. Perhaps they will understand, though they are a rebellious house.

Acts 9:11
“Get up!” the Lord told him. “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.

Acts 10:6
He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

Treasury of Scripture

And he sends forth two of his disciples, and said to them, Go you into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.

Go.

Mark 11:2,3
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…

Matthew 8:9
For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

Matthew 26:18,19
And he said, Go into the city to such a man, and say unto him, The Master saith, My time is at hand; I will keep the passover at thy house with my disciples…

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Mark 14

1. A conspiracy against Jesus.
3. Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.
10. Judas sells his Master for money.
12. Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;
22. after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;
26. declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.
43. Judas betrays him with a kiss.
46. Jesus is apprehended in the garden;
53. falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;
65. shamefully abused by them;
66. and thrice denied by Peter.

Berean Study Bible

So He sent
This phrase indicates the authority and intentionality of Jesus. The Greek word for "sent" is "apostellō," which is the root for "apostle," meaning "one who is sent out." This highlights the mission-oriented nature of Jesus' ministry and the trust He places in His disciples to carry out His instructions. It reflects the divine commissioning that believers receive to act on behalf of Christ in the world.

two of His disciples
The number "two" is significant in biblical terms, often symbolizing testimony and witness. According to Jewish law, the testimony of two witnesses was required to establish a matter (Deuteronomy 19:15). By sending two disciples, Jesus ensures that His instructions are carried out with accountability and reliability. This also emphasizes the importance of community and partnership in ministry.

and told them
This phrase underscores the direct communication between Jesus and His disciples. The Greek word "legō" for "told" implies a clear and authoritative instruction. It reflects the intimate relationship between Jesus and His followers, where He provides guidance and direction. This is a reminder of the importance of listening to and obeying the voice of Christ in our lives.

Go into the city
The directive to "go" is a call to action, reflecting the dynamic nature of discipleship. The city, likely Jerusalem, is a place of significant religious and historical importance. It is the center of Jewish worship and the location where Jesus will soon face His crucifixion. This command signifies the movement from private instruction to public mission, a transition from preparation to fulfillment of God's plan.

a man carrying a jug of water
In the cultural context of the time, it was unusual for a man to carry a water jug, as this was typically a woman's task. This detail would make the man stand out, serving as a clear sign for the disciples. It suggests the providence and foreknowledge of Jesus, who orchestrates events with precision. This also symbolizes the unexpected ways God may work in our lives, using ordinary circumstances to fulfill His purposes.

will meet you
The phrase "will meet you" indicates divine appointment and guidance. The Greek word "apantēsō" suggests an encounter that is purposeful and significant. This meeting is not by chance but orchestrated by God, reminding believers that God is actively involved in the details of our lives, guiding us to the right people and places at the right time.

Follow him
The instruction to "follow" is central to the life of a disciple. The Greek word "akoloutheō" means to accompany or to go along with. It implies trust and obedience, as the disciples are to follow without knowing the full plan. This is a call to faith, trusting in Jesus' guidance even when the path is not fully revealed. It is a reminder that discipleship involves surrendering our own plans and following Christ wherever He leads.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13) And he sendeth forth two of his disciples.--The number is given by St. Mark; the names, Peter and John, by St. Luke only. The sign of the pitcher of water is common to both Gospels, but not to St. Matthew.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. - And he sendeth two of his disciples. St. Luke (Luke 22:8) informs us that these two were Peter and John. It is characteristic of St. Mark's Gospel throughout that Peter is never mentioned oftener than is necessary. Go into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water. The bearing of the pitcher of water was not without its meaning. It was a solemn religious act preparatory to the Passover. This man bearing a pitcher of water was not the master or owner of the house. The owner is distinguished afterwards by the name οἰκοδέσποτης, or "goodman of the house." The owner must, therefore, have been a man of some substance, and probably a friend if not a disciple of our Lord. Tradition says that this was the house of John whose surname was Mark; and that it was in this house that the disciples were assembled on the evening of our Lord's resurrection, and where, also, they received the miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit, on the day of Pentecost. It was to this house that Peter betook himself when he was delivered by the angel out of prison. Hence it was known, as one of the earliest places of Christian worship, by the name of "Coenaculum Sion; "and here was built a church, called the Church of Sion. It was the oldest church in Jerusalem, and was called by St. Cyril, "the upper church of the apostles." (See Joseph Mode, p. 322.)

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

So
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He sent
ἀποστέλλει (apostellei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 649: From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.

two
δύο (dyo)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'.

of
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.

His
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

disciples
μαθητῶν (mathētōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

told
λέγει (legei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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.

“Go
Ὑπάγετε (Hypagete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5217: To go away, depart, begone, die. From hupo and ago; to lead under, i.e. Withdraw or retire, literally or figuratively.

into
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.

city,
πόλιν (polin)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4172: A city, the inhabitants of a city. Probably from the same as polemos, or perhaps from polus; a town.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

a man
ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

carrying
βαστάζων (bastazōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 941: Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively.

a pitcher
κεράμιον (keramion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2765: A pitcher, earthen vessel, jar. Neuter of a presumed derivative of keramos; an earthenware vessel, i.e. Jar.

of water
ὕδατος (hydatos)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 5204: Water. And genitive case, hudatos, etc. From the base of huetos; water literally or figuratively.

will meet
ἀπαντήσει (apantēsei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 528: To go to meet, meet, encounter. From apo and a derivative of anti; to meet away, i.e. Encounter.

you.
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

Follow
ἀκολουθήσατε (akolouthēsate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 190: To accompany, attend, follow. Properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. To accompany.

him,
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
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.

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