New International Version When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it. New Living Translation Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it, and he sat on it. English Standard Version And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. Berean Standard Bible Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. Berean Literal Bible And they bring the colt to Jesus, and they cast on it their garments, and He sat on it. King James Bible And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. New King James Version Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it. New American Standard Bible They brought the colt to Jesus and put their cloaks on it; and He sat on it. NASB 1995 They brought the colt to Jesus and put their coats on it; and He sat on it. NASB 1977 And they brought the colt to Jesus and put their garments on it; and He sat upon it. Legacy Standard Bible And they brought the colt to Jesus and put their garments on it; and He sat on it. Amplified Bible They brought the colt to Jesus and put their coats on it, and He sat on it. Berean Annotated Bible Then they led the colt to Jesus (YHWH saves) and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. Christian Standard Bible They brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and he sat on it. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then they brought the donkey to Jesus and threw their robes on it, and He sat on it. American Standard Version And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him. Contemporary English Version The disciples led the donkey to Jesus. They put some of their clothes on its back, and Jesus got on. English Revised Version And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him. GOD'S WORD® Translation They brought the donkey to Jesus, put their coats on it, and he sat on it. Good News Translation They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over the animal, and Jesus got on. International Standard Version They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their coats on it, and he sat on it. NET Bible Then they brought the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it. New Heart English Bible They brought the young donkey to Jesus, and threw their garments on it, and Jesus sat on it. Webster's Bible Translation And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him. Weymouth New Testament So they brought the foal to Jesus, and threw their outer garments over him; and Jesus mounted. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. World English Bible They brought the young donkey to Jesus and threw their garments on it, and Jesus sat on it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on it, and He sat on it, Berean Literal Bible And they bring the colt to Jesus, and they cast on it their garments, and He sat on it. Young's Literal Translation And they brought the colt unto Jesus, and did cast upon it their garments, and he sat upon it, Smith's Literal Translation And they brought the colt to Jesus, and they cast their garments upon him, and he sat upon him. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they brought the colt to Jesus; and they lay their garments on him, and he sat upon him. Catholic Public Domain Version And they led the colt to Jesus. And they placed their garments on it; and he sat upon it. New American Bible So they brought the colt to Jesus and put their cloaks over it. And he sat on it. New Revised Standard Version Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd they brought the colt to Jesus, and they put their garments on it, and Jesus rode on it. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And they brought the colt to Yeshua and they threw their garments on it, and Yeshua rode upon him. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd they brought the colt to Jesus, and put their mantles upon him, and he sat on him. Godbey New Testament And they lead the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and He sat on him. Haweis New Testament And they brought the colt to Jesus, and put on him their garments; and he rode upon it. Mace New Testament then they brought the colt to Jesus, and throwing their garments upon it, he mounted thereon. Weymouth New Testament So they brought the foal to Jesus, and threw their outer garments over him; and Jesus mounted. Worrell New Testament And they bring the colt to Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and He sat on him. Worsley New Testament So they brought the colt to Jesus, and laid their garments on it, and He sat upon it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Triumphal Entry…6The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission. 7Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. 8Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.… Cross References Then they led the colt to Jesus Luke 19:33-35 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked, “Why are you untying the colt?” / “The Lord needs it,” they answered. / Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. 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.” 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. and threw their cloaks over it, 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!” Luke 19:36 As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. and He sat on it 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.” 1 Kings 1:38-40 Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. Matthew 21:7 They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them. Luke 19:35 Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it. Matthew 21:5 “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.’” John 12:12-13 The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” 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. 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.” Psalm 118:26 Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you. Matthew 21:8-9 A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!” 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. Treasury of Scripture And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat on him. the colt. Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass. Matthew 21:4,5 All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, … Luke 19:35 And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. and cast. 2 Kings 9:13 Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king. Matthew 21:7,8 And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon… Luke 19:36 And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way. Jump to Previous Ass Cast Cloaks Clothes Clothing Coats Colt Donkey Foal Garments Jesus Led Mounted Outer Sat Threw YoungJump to Next Ass Cast Cloaks Clothes Clothing Coats Colt Donkey Foal Garments Jesus Led Mounted Outer Sat Threw YoungMark 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. Then they led the colt to Jesus The disciples carried out Jesus’ instructions, bringing the young donkey He had designated. The colt’s presence showed His authority and prepared the visible fulfillment of the promised King’s arrival in Jerusalem, not as a conqueror on a warhorse but in humility and peace. Luk 19:33-35 As they were untying the colt, its owners asked… and threw their cloaks over it, The cloaks formed a simple covering for Jesus to ride and expressed honor toward Him. Such a gesture recognized His royal dignity and reflected the disciples’ growing understanding that He was the Messiah. 2Ki 9:13 Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu… and He sat on it. Jesus publicly entered Jerusalem as the King promised by God, riding a donkey in keeping with the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. His manner of entry revealed the character of His kingdom: righteous, peaceful, and unlike the political and military rule many expected. He was entering the city where He would soon give His life for the sins of the world. Jhn 12:14-15 Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written:… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusCentral figure in the passage, fulfilling prophecy as the Messiah entering Jerusalem. 2. The Disciples Followers of Jesus who obey His instructions to bring the colt. 3. The Colt A young donkey, symbolizing peace and humility, fulfilling the prophecy of Zechariah 9:9. 4. Jerusalem The city where Jesus is entering, significant as the center of Jewish worship and prophecy. 5. The Cloaks Garments of the disciples, symbolizing honor and submission to Jesus as King. Teaching Points Fulfillment of ProphecyJesus' entry into Jerusalem on a colt is a direct fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His promises. Symbol of Peace Unlike a conquering king on a horse, Jesus rides a donkey, symbolizing His mission of peace and salvation rather than military conquest. Obedience and Service The disciples' actions in bringing the colt and laying their cloaks demonstrate obedience and service to Christ, setting an example for believers. Recognition of Authority The act of laying cloaks signifies the recognition of Jesus' authority and kingship, challenging us to consider how we honor Christ in our lives. Humility and Sacrifice Jesus' humble entry into Jerusalem foreshadows His ultimate sacrifice on the cross, calling us to live lives marked by humility and selflessness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 11:7?2. How does Mark 11:7 demonstrate Jesus' fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy? 3. What significance does the colt hold in Mark 11:7 for Jesus' ministry? 4. How can we prepare our hearts to welcome Jesus like in Mark 11:7? 5. What does placing garments on the colt symbolize in Mark 11:7? 6. How does Mark 11:7 inspire us to honor Jesus in our daily lives? 7. What is the significance of the colt in Mark 11:7? 8. How does Mark 11:7 fulfill Old Testament prophecy? 9. Why did Jesus choose a colt instead of a horse in Mark 11:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 11? Mark 11:7 captures obedient disciples, humble devotion, and the rightful King openly taking His place. The colt’s arrival shows Jesus’ sovereign orchestration; the cloaks reveal surrendered hearts; His seating proclaims messianic peace and prophecy fulfilled. Together the verse invites us to obey promptly, lay our lives before Him willingly, and recognize Him joyfully as the promised, humble, yet sovereign King. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek They ledφέρουσιν (pherousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb. the τὸν (ton) Article - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; 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. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Jesus Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. threw ἐπιβάλλουσιν (epiballousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1911: From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. cloaks ἱμάτια (himatia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2440: A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. over it, 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. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He sat ἐκάθισεν (ekathisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. on ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. 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. Additonal Resources Mark 11:7 Blue Letter BibleMark 11:7 Bible Gateway Mark 11:7 Bible.com Mark 11:7 NIV |
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