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James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 11:9

And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, Hosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord: Blessed is the kingdom that cometh, the kingdom of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.They that went before, and they that followed ... Here are the two great multitudes, one following Jesus from Bethany, many of them being eyewitnesses of the raising of Lazarus and all of them shouting that fact as they followed, and another coming out from Jerusalem, having heard that... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:1-11

1. The Triumphal Entry 11:1-11 (cf. Matthew 21:1-17; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:12-19)This is only the second incident that all four evangelists recorded, the other being the feeding of the 5,000 (cf. Mark 6:30-44). This fact reflects its importance. Mark’s account of this event gives much detail, indicating its eyewitness source. It does not stress Jesus’ messiahship greatly. Mark presented Jesus as a humble servant of God and the people. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:1-26

A. Jesus’ formal presentation to Israel 11:1-26Mark chose to record four events: the Triumphal Entry (Mark 11:1-11), the cursing of the fig tree (Mark 11:12-14), the cleansing of the temple (Mark 11:15-19), and the lesson of the cursed fig tree (Mark 11:20-25). These events happened on three successive days (Monday through Wednesday) as the writer noted. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:7-8

The disciples made a saddle for Jesus from their outer garments. Jesus’ decision to enter Jerusalem this way fulfilled the messianic prophecy in Zechariah 9:9. It also indicated that He entered as a servant ruler, not as a political conqueror. When Israel’s rulers wanted to present themselves as servants of the people, they rode donkeys (e.g., Judges 10:4; Judges 12:14). When they acted as military leaders, they rode horses. Normally pilgrims to Jerusalem entered the city on foot. [Note: Ibid.,... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 11:9-10

The people hoped Jesus would be their Messiah. "Hosanna" is the transliteration of a Greek word that transliterated the Hebrew hosi ah na (lit. "O save us now," Psalms 118:25 a). It was an exclamation of praise calling for deliverance."Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord" is a quotation from Psalms 118:26 that was part of the liturgy the Jews used during the Passover. This was a common greeting for visitors to Jerusalem. [Note: Wessel, p. 725.] However on this occasion it took on... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 11:7

11:7 cast (f-9) Imperfect. 'were casting;' but many read the present tense. read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 11:9

11:9 Lord's (g-19) 'Lord' here is 'Jehovah.' See Psalms 118:25-26 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:1-33

Jesus rides into Jerusalem. The Fig Tree. Cleansing the Temple; Christ’s Authority Challenged1-11. The entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:12). See on Mt and Jn.10. Blessed be the kingdom of our father David] These words, peculiar to Mk, show that the people expected Him to set up an earthly kingdom like David’s, and that immediately.12-14. Cursing of the fig tree (Matthew 21:18). See on Mt.15-19. Cleansing of the temple (Matthew 21:12; Luke 19:45). See on Mt and on John... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:1-10

XI.(1-10) And when they came nigh.—See Notes on Matthew 21:1-11.Unto Bethphage and Bethany.—The better MSS. give “Bethany” only. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 11:8

(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. read more

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