Mark 11
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He sendeth - two of his disciples - This was done but a few days before the passover. See our Lord's entry into Jerusalem illustrated, on Matthew 21:1-17 (note).
Open source ↗ENTANGLING QUESTIONS ABOUT TRIBUTE THE RESURRECTION, AND THE GREAT COMMANDMENT, WITH THE REPLIES--CHRIST BAFFLES THE PHARISEES BY A QUESTION ABOUT DAVID, AND DENOUNCES THE SCRIBES. ( = Mat. 22:15-46; Luke 20:20-47). (Mark 12:13-40) And they send unto him certain of the Pharisees--"their disciples," says Matthew (Mat 22:16); probably young and zealous scholars in that hardening school. and of the Herodians--(See on Mat 12:14). In Luk 20:20 these willing tools are called "spies, which should feign themselves just [righteous] men, that they might take hold of His words, that so they might deliver Him unto the power and authority of the governor." Their plan, then, was to entrap Him into some expression which might be construed into disaffection to the Roman government; the Pharisees themselves being notoriously discontented with the Roman yoke. Tribute to CÃ&brvbrsar (Mar 12:14-17).
Open source ↗And when they came nigh to Jerusalem,.... The Syriac and Ethiopic versions read, "when he came nigh"; that is, Jesus; though not without his disciples, nor the multitude: unto Bethphage and Bethany; two places so called, near Jerusalem: Bethphage began where Bethany ended, and reached to the city itself. The Vulgate Latin only makes mention of Bethany; See Gill on Mat 21:1. At the Mount of Olives; near which, the above places were: he sendeth forth two of his disciples; perhaps Peter and John.
Open source ↗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 enemies' power and rage; let them see how bravely their Master sets them all at defiance. 2. To show that he was not cast down or disquieted at the thoughts of his approaching sufferings. He came, not only publicly, but cheerfully, and with acclamations of joy. Though he was now but taking the field, and girding on the harness, yet, being fully assured of a complete victory, he thus triumphs as though he had put it off. I. The outside of this triumph was very mean; he rode upon an ass's colt, which being an ass, looked contemptible, and made no figure; and, being but a colt, whereon never man sat, we may suppose, was rough and untrimmed, and not only so, but rude and ungovernable, and would disturb and disgrace the solemnity. This colt was borrowed too. Christ went upon the water in a borrowed boat, ate the passover in a borrowed chamber, was buried in a borrowed sepulchre, and here rode on a borrowed ass. Let not Christians scorn to be beholden one to another, and, when need is, to go a borrowing, for our Master did not. He had no rich trappings; they threw their clothes upon the colt, and so he sat upon him, Mar 11:7. The persons that attended, were mean people; and all the show they could make, was, by spreading their garments in the way (Mar 11:8), as they used to do at the feast o…
Open source ↗11:1–13:37 This section centers on Jesus’ relationship to the Jerusalem Temple. Mark’s geographical arrangement places in 11:1–16:8 all his accounts of Jesus’ teachings and events associated with Jerusalem. • The section concludes (13:1-37) with Jesus’ second extended teaching discourse (see 4:1-34), now focusing on the destruction of the Temple and the coming of the Son of Man. It is the climax for numerous statements within 11:1–13:37 concerning the divine judgment about to fall on Jerusalem and the Temple (see especially 11:12-25 and 12:1-12). 11:1 Jerusalem was Jesus’ goal. During the week before his crucifixion, Jesus apparently stayed in Bethany with his disciples (11:11-12; 14:3-9). • The Mount of Olives is frequently associated with the site of the final judgment (Zech 14:4) and the place where the Messiah will manifest himself (Ezek 11:23; 43:1-5; see also Josephus, Antiquities 20.8.6). • As he did at other times, Jesus sent two of them (see Mark 6:7).
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καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ὅτε (hóte, G3753) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when ἐγγίζω (engízō, G1448) — to make near, i.e. (reflexively) approach εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… Ἱερουσαλήμ (Hierousalḗm, G2419) — Hierusalem (i.e. Jerushalem), the capitol of Palestine Βηθφαγή (Bēthphagḗ, G967) — fig-house; Beth-phage, a place in Palestine Βηθανία (Bēthanía, G963) — date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… ὄρος (óros, G3735) — perhaps akin to G142 (αἴρω); compare G3733 (ὄρνις)); a mountain (as lifting itself above… ἐλαία (elaía, G1636) — an olive (the tree or the fruit) ἀποστέλλω (apostéllō, G649) — set apart, i.e. (by implication) to send out (properly, on a mission) literally or… δύο (dýo, G1417) — "two" αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… μαθητής (mathētḗs, G3101) — a learner, i.e. pupil
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὑπάγω (hypágō, G5217) — to lead (oneself) under, i.e. withdraw or retire (as if sinking out of sight), literally… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… κώμη (kṓmē, G2968) — a hamlet (as if laid down) κατέναντι (katénanti, G2713) — directly opposite ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you εὐθέως (euthéōs, G2112) — directly, i.e. at once or soon εἰσπορεύομαι (eisporeúomai, G1531) — to enter (literally or figuratively) εὑρίσκω (heurískō, G2147) — to find (literally or figuratively) πῶλος (pōlos, G4454) — a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass δέω (déō, G1210) — to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively) ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of…
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐάν (eán, G1437) — a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other… τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object ἔπω (épō, G2036) — to speak or say (by word or writing) ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you τίς (tís, G5101) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… χρεία (chreía, G5532) — employment, i.e. an affair; also (by implication) occasion, demand, requirement or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… εὐθέως (euthéōs, G2112) — directly, i.e. at once or soon
Open source ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀπέρχομαι (apérchomai, G565) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εὑρίσκω (heurískō, G2147) — to find (literally or figuratively) πῶλος (pōlos, G4454) — a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass δέω (déō, G1210) — to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively) πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… θύρα (thýra, G2374) — a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively) ἔξω (éxō, G1854) — out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of… ἄμφοδον (ámphodon, G296) — a fork in the road λύω (lýō, G3089) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the…
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object ἵστημι (hístēmi, G2476) — to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or… ἐκεῖ (ekeî, G1563) — there; by extension, thither λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… τίς (tís, G5101) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) λύω (lýō, G3089) — to "loosen" (literally or figuratively) πῶλος (pōlos, G4454) — a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass
Open source ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἔπω (épō, G2036) — to speak or say (by word or writing) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… καθώς (kathṓs, G2531) — just (or inasmuch) as, that Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites ἐντέλλομαι (entéllomai, G1781) — to enjoin καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἀφίημι (aphíēmi, G863) — an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow)
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄγω (ágō, G71) — properly, to lead; by implication, to bring, drive, (reflexively) go, (specially) pass… πῶλος (pōlos, G4454) — a "foal" or "filly", i.e. (specially), a young ass πρός (prós, G4314) — a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of,… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites ἐπιβάλλω (epibállō, G1911) — to throw upon (literal or figurative, transitive or reflexive; usually with more or less… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἱμάτιον (himátion, G2440) — a dress (inner or outer) καθίζω (kathízō, G2523) — to seat down, i.e. set (figuratively, appoint); intransitively, to sit (down);… ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of…
Open source ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. πολύς (polýs, G4183) — (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial,… στρώννυμι (strṓnnymi, G4766) — to "strew," i.e. spread (as a carpet or couch) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἱμάτιον (himátion, G2440) — a dress (inner or outer) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… ὁδός (hodós, G3598) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or… ἄλλος (állos, G243) — "else," i.e. different (in many applications) κόπτω (kóptō, G2875) — to "chop"; specially, to beat the breast in grief στοιβάς (stoibás, G4746) — a spread (as if tramped flat) of loose materials for a couch, i.e. (by implication) a… ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) δένδρον (déndron, G1186) — a tree καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other…
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… προάγω (proágō, G4254) — to lead forward (magisterially); intransitively, to precede (in place or time… ἀκολουθέω (akolouthéō, G190) — properly, to be in the same way with, i.e. to accompany (specially, as a disciple) κράζω (krázō, G2896) — properly, to "croak" (as a raven) or scream, i.e. (genitive case) to call aloud (shriek,… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ὡσαννά (hōsanná, G5614) — oh save!; hosanna (i.e. hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration εὐλογέω (eulogéō, G2127) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon,… ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful…
Open source ↗εὐλογέω (eulogéō, G2127) — to speak well of, i.e. (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon,… βασιλεία (basileía, G932) — properly, royalty, i.e. (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or… ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us πατήρ (patḗr, G3962) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) Δαβίδ (Dabíd, G1138) — Dabid (i.e. David), the Israelite king ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… ὡσαννά (hōsanná, G5614) — oh save!; hosanna (i.e. hoshia-na), an exclamation of adoration ὕψιστος (hýpsistos, G5310) — highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites εἰσέρχομαι (eisérchomai, G1525) — to enter (literally or figuratively) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosólyma, G2414) — Hierosolyma (i.e. Jerushalaim), the capitol of Palestine ἱερόν (hierón, G2411) — a sacred place, i.e. the entire precincts (whereas G3485 (ναός) denotes the central… περιβλέπω (periblépō, G4017) — to look all around πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole ἤδη (ḗdē, G2235) — even now ὄψιος (ópsios, G3798) — late; feminine (as noun) afternoon (early eve) or nightfall (later eve) ὥρα (hṓra, G5610) — an "hour" (literally or figuratively) ὤν (ṓn, G5607) — being ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai, G1831) — to issue (literally or figuratively) Βηθανία (Bēthanía, G963) — date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐπαύριον (epaúrion, G1887) — occurring on the succeeding day, i.e. (G2250 (ἡμέρα) being implied) to-morrow αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἐξέρχομαι (exérchomai, G1831) — to issue (literally or figuratively) ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… Βηθανία (Bēthanía, G963) — date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine πεινάω (peináō, G3983) — "pine"); to famish (absolutely or comparatively); figuratively, to crave
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… συκῆ (sykē, G4808) — a fig-tree μακρόθεν (makróthen, G3113) — from a distance or afar ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… φύλλον (phýllon, G5444) — a sprout, i.e. leaf ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) εἰ (ei, G1487) — if, whether, that, etc. ἄρα (ára, G686) — a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows) εὑρίσκω (heurískō, G2147) — to find (literally or figuratively) τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ἐπί (epí, G1909) — properly, meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of…
Open source ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites ἀποκρίνομαι (apokrínomai, G611) — to conclude for oneself, i.e. (by implication) to respond; by Hebraism (compare H06030)… ἔπω (épō, G2036) — to speak or say (by word or writing) αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… μηδείς (mēdeís, G3367) — not even one (man, woman, thing) φάγω (phágō, G5315) — to eat (literally or figuratively) καρπός (karpós, G2590) — fruit (as plucked), literally or figuratively ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy μηκέτι (mēkéti, G3371) — no further εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… αἰών (aiṓn, G165) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world;… μαθητής (mathētḗs, G3101) — a learner, i.e. pupil
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On that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half the mountain moving to the north and half to the south.
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately. “Tell us,” they said, “when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming and of the end of the age?”
So He sent two of His disciples and told them, “Go into the city, and a man carrying a jug of water will meet you. Follow him,
Then He left them and went out of the city to Bethany, where He spent the night.
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives.
Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near the city, a Sabbath day’s journey away.
Then Jesus called the Twelve to Him and began to send them out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits.
While Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately,
But David continued up the Mount of Olives, weeping as he went up. His head was covered, and he was walking barefoot. And all the people with him covered their heads and went up, weeping as they went.