What is the meaning of Mark 11:6? The disciples answered • Picture the scene in Mark 11:5-6: some bystanders see two strangers untying a colt and immediately ask, “Why are you doing that?”. The disciples do not freeze or improvise. • They simply speak the words Jesus had given them (v. 3). This echoes earlier moments when followers repeated His message verbatim—see Luke 10:16 and John 7:46. • Their calm, clear reply models: – Confidence that Jesus’ word is sufficient. – Readiness to give an answer when questioned (1 Peter 3:15 finds a living illustration here). As Jesus had instructed them • The phrase underlines exact obedience. Nothing is added, nothing withheld. Compare the same pattern in Mark 14:16 where the disciples “found everything as Jesus had told them.” • Throughout Scripture, blessing follows precise compliance with God’s directives—Exodus 12:28, Joshua 6:2-5, John 2:5-10. • For us, it reinforces: – Trusting Jesus’ foresight even when details seem ordinary. – The link between love and obedience—John 14:15, 15:14. And the people gave them permission • The bystanders’ sudden cooperation shows Christ’s quiet authority over circumstances. In Luke’s parallel account (Luke 19:32-34) the owners themselves release the animal. • God often moves human hearts to favor His purposes—Nehemiah 2:4-8; Proverbs 21:1. • The incident also previews Jesus’ rightful claim as King: even the colt’s owners must yield, just as creation must yield when He calms storms (Mark 4:39) or multiplies bread (Mark 6:41-42). summary Mark 11:6 illustrates uncomplicated obedience producing uncomplicated results. The disciples repeat Jesus’ words; strangers grant what is needed; God’s plan for the triumphal entry advances unhindered. When we respond exactly as He directs, He works out the permissions, provisions, and timing that glorify His Son. |
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