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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

We have here the story of the public entry Christ made into Jerusalem, four or five days before his death. And he came into town thus remarkably, 1. To show that he was not afraid of the power and malice of his enemies in Jerusalem. He did not steal into the city incognito, as one that durst not show his face; no, they needed not send spies to search for him, he comes in with observation. This would be an encouragement to his disciples that were timorous, and cowed at the thought of their... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 11:7-10

11:7-10 They brought the colt to Jesus, and they put their garments on it, and mounted him on it. Many of them spread their garments on the road. Others cut branches from the fields and spread them on the road. And those who were going before and those who were following kept shouting, "Save now! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Send thy salvation from the heights of heaven!" The colt they brought had never been ridden upon. That was fitting, for a beast to be used for a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 11:10

Blessed be the kingdom of our father David ,.... It was more usual with the Jews to call Abraham their father; but, because the Messiah was David's son, therefore, with respect to him, they here call him their father: and their meaning is, let the kingdom promised to our father David, and to his seed for ever, that cometh in the name of the Lord ; which is now coming, and appears in the auspicious reign and government of his son, the Messiah, who is clothed with majesty and authority; be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 11:10

In the name of the Lord - Omitted by BCDLU, some others, and several versions. Griesbach leaves it out. Hosanna in the highest! - See on Matthew 21:9 ; (note). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:1-10

The royal entry into the royal city. Simple indeed are the preparations for the entry of Zion's King into his own city. "Go your way into the village that is over against you: and straightway as ye enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat; loose him, and bring him." The long-waiting prophecy is now to be fulfilled— "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: Behold, thy King cometh unto thee: He is just, and having salvation; ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 11:1-11

The triumphal entry. Christ was a King, but his royalty was misunderstood during his ministry upon earth. The devil had offered him the kingdoms of this world, and he had refused them. The people would have taken him by force and have made him a king, but he had hidden himself from them. Yet it was right and meet that he should in some way assume a kingly state and accept royal honors. The triumphal entry interests us, because it was the acknowledgment and reception of Jesus with the... read more

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 11:8-10

Palm Sunday. We sometimes wonder that the greatest Teacher, the divinest Master the world ever saw, was so little recognized during his ministry. Our surprise would be lessened if we fairly put ourselves in the position of his contemporaries. Suppose news came to our metropolis that in a distant hamlet, among working people, a child had been born, and that rumors of portents accompanying his birth found favor in that country-side. Suppose that, as years rolled on, it was reported that this... read more

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