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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

The triumphal entry into Jerusalem. "To Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany," the order of mention being determined by reckoning from the place whither the movement was being made. They began, therefore, with Bethany. It was familiar ground, fragrant with tender associations with both the human and the Divine. I. PREPARATIONS . The triumph was foreseen by Christ, and he made arrangements for its being celebrated with becoming order and dignity. 1 . The unforeseen and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

The symbolic triumph. I. THE ASSUMPTION OF AUTHORITY BY CHRIST . He issues his mandate, as having a pre-emption or right to be served before all others. The act was the more impressive because standing out in rare contrast to the ordinary tenor of Christ's conduct. II. THE MILD POMP OF HIS ENTRY . He is acknowledged with loyal shouts as King and Lord. Hosanna is "Save now!" The words of acclamation are cited from a "Hallelujah" psalm ( Psalms 118:25 , ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

Parallel passages: Matthew 21:1-11 ; 14-17; Luke 19:29-44 ; John 12:12-19 .— Our Lord's public entry into Jerusalem. I. JOURNEY FROM JERICHO . Jerusalem is at an elevation of three thousand six hundred feet above Jericho in the Jordan valley. The distance between the two cities is upwards of fifteen miles. Travel-stained and weary with this uphill journey, gradually ascending all the way, our Lord stayed over sabbath with the family of Bethany, where he got rested and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:2

Go your way into the village that is over against you. The village over against them would most likely be Beth-phage, towards which they were then approaching . Straightway as ye enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat. St. Mark mentions only the colt. St. Matthew mentions the ass and the colt. But St. Mark singles out the colt as that which our Lord specially needed; the mother of the animal accompanying it as a sumpter. Animals which had never before been... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 11:1-10

See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16.Mark 11:4Two ways met - A crossroads. A public place, probably near the center of the village.Mark 11:5What do ye, loosing the colt? - Or, why do ye do this? What authority have you for doing it?See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 11:1-3

Mark 11:1-3. And when they came nigh to Jerusalem See on Matthew 21:1-3; unto Bethphage and Bethany The limits of Bethany reached to the mount of Olives: and joined to those of Bethphage, which was part of the suburbs of Jerusalem, and reached from the mount of Olives to the walls of the city. Our Lord was now come to the place where the boundaries of Bethphage and Bethany met. Ye shall find a colt tied In Matthew we read, an ass tied, and a colt with her, but Mark and Luke only... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

FINAL TEACHING IN JERUSALEM119. The triumphal entry (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19)The time had now come for Jesus to challenge his opponents openly by a clear public demonstration that he was Israel’s Messiah. The Jewish leaders wanted to arrest him, but when told of his whereabouts they feared to take action. They were unsure of the extent of Jesus’ popular support (cf. John 11:57; John 12:9-11).To make sure that nothing stopped him from making a bold public... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:1

And = And [on the morrow]. Compare John 12:12 . came nigh = drew near; from Bethany to the boun dary of Bethphage and Bethany, which were quite dis tinct, Compare Luke 19:29 , and John 12:12-13 to . . . unto . Greek. eis . App-104 . Bethphage . Aramaic. App-94 . Now Kefr et Tor. at = towards. Gr, pro s. App-104 . sendeth forth , &c. Greek. apostello (at the first entry, poreuomai = Go forward. Matthew 21:6 ). This was on the fourth day before the Passover, and is not parallel... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 11:2

into . Greek eis. App-104 . over against = below and opposite ( katenanti ). At the former entry it was apenanti = right opposite (Matthew 21:2 ). as soon as = immediately. See notes on Mark 1:10 , Mark 1:12 . colt tied. At the former entry "an ass tied and a colt with her" (Matthew 21:2 ). An untamed colt submits to the Lord . Not so His People to whom He was coming (John 1:11 ), whereon. = upon (Greek. epi. App-104 .) which. never man = no one (Greek. oudeis. See App-105 .) of... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 11:1

The Gospel of Mark condensed a great detail of material into the remaining six chapters, and not all of it is in strict chronological sequence. However, in this eleventh chapter, there are three successive days designated (Mark 11:11:11; Mark 11:11:12; Mark 11:11:20; and Mark 11:11:27). In the designed brevity of the gospel, it was inevitable that some events would be recorded with many details omitted and that some things would be omitted altogether. The sections of this chapter are devoted... read more

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