Mark 11:4
New International Version
They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they untied it,

New Living Translation
The two disciples left and found the colt standing in the street, tied outside the front door.

English Standard Version
And they went away and found a colt tied at a door outside in the street, and they untied it.

Berean Standard Bible
So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it,

Berean Literal Bible
And they departed and found the colt having been tied at the door outside, by the street. And they untied it,

King James Bible
And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

New King James Version
So they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door outside on the street, and they loosed it.

New American Standard Bible
They went away and found a colt tied at the door, outside in the street; and they untied it.

NASB 1995
They went away and found a colt tied at the door, outside in the street; and they untied it.

NASB 1977
And they went away and found a colt tied at the door outside in the street; and they untied it.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they went away and found a colt tied at the door, outside in the street; and they untied it.

Amplified Bible
So they went away [to the village] and found a colt tied outside at a gate in the street, and they untied it.

Christian Standard Bible
So they went and found a colt outside in the street, tied by a door. They untied it,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So they went and found a young donkey outside in the street, tied by a door. They untied it,

American Standard Version
And they went away, and found a colt tied at the door without in the open street; and they loose him.

Contemporary English Version
The disciples left and found the donkey tied near a door that faced the street. While they were untying it,

English Revised Version
And they went away, and found a colt tied at the door without in the open street; and they loose him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The disciples found the young donkey in the street. It was tied to the door of a house. As they were untying it,

Good News Translation
So they went and found a colt out in the street, tied to the door of a house. As they were untying it,

International Standard Version
So they went and found the colt outside in the street tied up next to a doorway. While they were untying it,

Majority Standard Bible
So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it,

NET Bible
So they went and found a colt tied at a door, outside in the street, and untied it.

New Heart English Bible
They went away, and found a colt tied at the door outside in the open street, and they untied him.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they went, and found the colt tied by the door without, in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

Weymouth New Testament
So they went and found a young ass tied up at the front door of a house. They were untying it,

World English Bible
They went away, and found a young donkey tied at the door outside in the open street, and they untied him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they went away, and found the colt tied at the door outside, by the two ways, and they loose it,

Berean Literal Bible
And they departed and found the colt having been tied at the door outside, by the street. And they untied it,

Young's Literal Translation
And they went away, and found the colt tied at the door without, by the two ways, and they loose it,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they went away, and found the colt tied to the door without by the road, and they loose him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And going their way, they found the colt tied before the gate without, in the meeting of two ways: and they loose him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And going out, they found the colt tied before the outer gate, at the meeting of two ways. And they untied him.

New American Bible
So they went off and found a colt tethered at a gate outside on the street, and they untied it.

New Revised Standard Version
They went away and found a colt tied near a door, outside in the street. As they were untying it,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
So they went and found the colt tied by the door, outside, in the street. And as they were untying it,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they went and found a colt that was tied on the gate outside in the street, and as they untied him,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they went and found the colt tied near the door without, in the street. And they loosed him.

Godbey New Testament
Then they departed, and found the colt tied at the door without at the crossing of the road; and they are loosing him.

Haweis New Testament
And they went, and found the foal tied to a gate without, where two ways met; and they untie him.

Mace New Testament
accordingly they went, and finding the colt tied before a door, where two ways met, they untied it.

Weymouth New Testament
So they went and found a young ass tied up at the front door of a house. They were untying it,

Worrell New Testament
And they went away, and found a colt tied at the door without on the street; and they loose him.

Worsley New Testament
And they went and found the colt tied at a door abroad, where two ways met, and they untied it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Triumphal Entry
3If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’ ” 4So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it, 5and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”…

Cross References
Matthew 21:2-3
saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.”

Luke 19:30-31
saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’”

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.

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.”

Genesis 49:11
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.

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!”

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

Matthew 21:6-7
So the disciples went and did as Jesus had directed them. / They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.

Luke 19:32-34
So those who were sent went out and found it just as Jesus had told them. / As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” / “The Lord needs it,” they answered.

John 12:16
At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

1 Samuel 10:2
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?”’

1 Kings 1:33
“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.

2 Samuel 16:1-2
When David had gone a little beyond the summit, Ziba the servant of Mephibosheth was there to meet him. He had a pair of saddled donkeys loaded with two hundred loaves of bread, a hundred clusters of raisins, a hundred summer fruits, and a skin of wine. / “Why do you have these?” asked the king. Ziba replied, “The donkeys are for the king’s household to ride, the bread and summer fruit are for the young men to eat, and the wine is to refresh those who become exhausted in the wilderness.”

Matthew 21:4-5
This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

Luke 19:35-36
Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. / As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road.


Treasury of Scripture

And they went their way, and found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.

and found.

Matthew 21:6,7
And the disciples went, and did as Jesus commanded them, …

Matthew 26:19
And the disciples did as Jesus had appointed them; and they made ready the passover.

Luke 19:32-34
And they that were sent went their way, and found even as he had said unto them…

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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.














So they went
This phrase indicates immediate obedience to Jesus' command. The Greek word for "went" is "ἀπῆλθον" (apēlthon), which implies a departure or going away. The disciples' prompt action reflects their trust and submission to Jesus' authority. In a broader spiritual context, this obedience is a model for believers, emphasizing the importance of acting on faith without hesitation.

and found the colt
The word "found" comes from the Greek "εὗρον" (heuron), suggesting a discovery or encounter. This implies that what Jesus had foretold was exactly as He had said, underscoring His divine knowledge and sovereignty. The "colt" is significant as it fulfills the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9, where the Messiah is described as coming "righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." This fulfillment of prophecy highlights Jesus as the promised Messiah.

outside in the street
The colt being "outside in the street" suggests accessibility and readiness for use. The Greek word for "street" is "ἀγρός" (agros), which can mean a field or open space. This setting indicates that the colt was in a public area, making the disciples' task straightforward. Symbolically, this can represent the openness of God's plans and purposes, available for those who are willing to follow His instructions.

tied at a doorway
The colt being "tied" signifies that it was reserved for a specific purpose. The Greek word "δεδεμένον" (dedemenon) means bound or fastened. This imagery of being tied at a "doorway" suggests a threshold or point of transition. In a spiritual sense, it can symbolize the readiness for a new beginning or mission, as Jesus was about to enter Jerusalem, marking the start of the Passion Week.

As they untied it
The act of "untying" the colt, from the Greek "λύουσιν" (lyousin), meaning to loosen or release, signifies liberation for a divine purpose. This action is a precursor to Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, symbolizing the release of God's plan for salvation. The disciples' role in untying the colt reflects the believer's role in participating in God's work, freeing what is bound for His glory.

(4) Without in a place where two ways met.--Each touch is characteristic of St. Mark, and implies personal observation on the part of his informant. The colt was at the door--outside, not inside, the court-yard; it was not at "a place," but at "the place," as we speak of "the cross-roads," where two ways met.

Verse 4. - By the door without, in a place where two ways met (ἐπὶ τοῦ ἀμφόδου) literally, in the open street.

Parallel Commentaries ...


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

they went
ἀπῆλθον (apēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 565: From apo and erchomai; to go off, aside or behind, literally or figuratively.

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

found
εὗρον (heuron)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2147: A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.

[the] colt
πῶλον (pōlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4454: A colt, young ass, foal. Apparently a primary word; a 'foal' or 'filly', i.e., a young ass.

outside
ἔξω (exō)
Adverb
Strong's 1854: Without, outside. Adverb from ek; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively.

in
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

street,
ἀμφόδου (amphodou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 296: Prop: a road around anything; the street of a village. From the base of amphoteros and hodos; a fork in the road.

tied
δεδεμένον (dedemenon)
Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1210: To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.

at
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

a doorway.
θύραν (thyran)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.

They untied
λύουσιν (lyousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3089: A primary verb; to 'loosen'.

it,
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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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