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Weymouth New Testament

Mark 11:1

When they were getting near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples on in front, with these instructions.

Bible Study Resources

Concordances:

- Nave's Topical Bible - Bethany;   Bethphage;   Jesus, the Christ;   Olives, Mount of;   Torrey's Topical Textbook - Ascension of Christ, the;  

Dictionaries:

- American Tract Society Bible Dictionary - Bethany;   Bethphage;   Bridgeway Bible Dictionary - Bethany;   Judea;   Palestine;   Trees;   Easton Bible Dictionary - Bethany;   Beth-Phage;   Prophecy;   Fausset Bible Dictionary - Bethany;   Holman Bible Dictionary - Bethphage;   Colt;   Mark, the Gospel of;   Olives, Mount of;   Triumphal Entry;   Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible - Bethany;   Bethphage;   Jesus Christ;   Mss;   Hastings' Dictionary of the New Testament - Bethany ;   Bethphage ;   Consciousness;   Dispersion ;   Entry into Jerusalem;   Fig-Tree ;   Incarnation (2);   Interpretation;   Mount of Olives ;   Numbers (2);   Olivet ;   Passion Week;   Preaching Christ;   Morrish Bible Dictionary - Bethany ;   Bethphage ;   New Testament;   The Hawker's Poor Man's Concordance And Dictionary - Beth-phage;   People's Dictionary of the Bible - Bethphage;   Chief parables and miracles in the bible;   Olives;   Smith Bible Dictionary - Beth'any;   Beth-Pha-Ge;  

Encyclopedias:

- International Standard Bible Encyclopedia - Bethany;   Bethphage;   Mediation;   Olives, Mount of;   Kitto Biblical Cyclopedia - Bethany;   The Jewish Encyclopedia - Bethphage;  

Parallel Translations

Christian Standard Bible®
When they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples
King James Version (1611)
And when they came nigh to Hierusalem, vnto Bethphage, and Bethanie, at the mount of Oliues, hee sendeth foorth two of his disciples,
King James Version
And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
English Standard Version
Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples
New American Standard Bible
And as they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,
New Century Version
As Jesus and his followers were coming closer to Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives. From there Jesus sent two of his followers
Amplified Bible
When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples,
New American Standard Bible (1995)
As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,
Legacy Standard Bible
And as they *approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He *sent two of His disciples,
Berean Standard Bible
As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples
Contemporary English Version
Jesus and his disciples reached Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives. When they were getting close to Jerusalem, Jesus sent two of them on ahead.
Complete Jewish Bible
As they were approaching Yerushalayim, near Beit-Pagei and Beit-Anyah, by the Mount of Olives, Yeshua sent two of his talmidim
Darby Translation
And when they draw near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sends two of his disciples,
Easy-to-Read Version
Jesus and his followers were coming closer to Jerusalem. They came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives. There Jesus sent two of his followers to do something.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And when they came nere to Hierusalem, to Bethphage and Bethania vnto the mount of Oliues, he sent forth two of his disciples,
George Lamsa Translation
WHEN he came near to Jerusalem, to wards Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Good News Translation
As they approached Jerusalem, near the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, they came to the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of his disciples on ahead
Lexham English Bible
And when they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples
Literal Translation
And when they draw near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, toward the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,
American Standard Version
And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,
Bible in Basic English
And when they came near to Jerusalem, to Beth-phage and Bethany, at the Mountain of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Hebrew Names Version
When they drew near to Yerushalayim, to Beit-Pagey and Beit-Anyah, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his talmidim,
International Standard Version
When they came near Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesushe">[fn] sent two of his disciples on aheadMatthew 21:1; Luke 19:29; John 12:14;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
AND when they drew nigh to Urishlem, against Bethphage and Beth-ania, at the mount of Olives, he sent two from his disciples,
Murdock Translation
And as they approached Jerusalem, near by Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And when they came nye to Hierusalem, vnto Bethphage & Bethanie, at the mount of Oliues, he sendeth foorth two of his disciples,
English Revised Version
And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,
World English Bible
When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
And when they were come nigh to Jerusalem to Bethphage and Bethany,
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And whanne Jhesus cam nyy to Jerusalem and to Betanye, to the mount of Olyues, he sendith tweyne of hise disciplis, and seith to hem,
Update Bible Version
And when they draw near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sends two of his disciples,
Webster's Bible Translation
And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
New English Translation
Now as they approached Jerusalem, near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples
New King James Version
Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage [fn] and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples;
New Living Translation
As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead.
New Life Bible
Jesus and His followers were near Jerusalem at the Mount of Olives. They were in the towns of Bethphage and Bethany. Jesus sent two of His followers on ahead.
New Revised Standard
When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And, when they are drawing near unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, towards the Mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, -
Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were drawing near to Jerusalem and to Bethania, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples,
Revised Standard Version
And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Beth'phage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And when they came nye to Hierusalem vnto Bethphage and Bethanie besydes mout olivete he sent forth two of his hisciples
Young's Literal Translation
And when they come nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, unto the mount of the Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And whan they came nye Ierusalem to Bethphage and Bethanye vnto mount Oliuete, he sent two of his disciples,
Mace New Testament (1729)
As they came near to Jerusalem, about Bethphage and Bethany, by the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said to them:
THE MESSAGE
When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany on Mount Olives, he sent off two of the disciples with instructions: "Go to the village across from you. As soon as you enter, you'll find a colt tethered, one that has never yet been ridden. Untie it and bring it. If anyone asks, ‘What are you doing?' say, ‘The Master needs him, and will return him right away.'"
Simplified Cowboy Version
They slowed to a walk as they got close to Jerusalem. Jesus sent two of his cowboys ahead to a little cow camp and

Contextual Overview

1 When they were getting near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples on in front, with these instructions. 2 "Go," He said, "to the village facing you, and immediately on entering it you will find an ass's foal tied up which no one has ever yet ridden: untie him and bring him here. 3 And if any one asks you, `Why are you doing that?' say, `The Master needs it, and will send it back here without delay.'" 4 So they went and found a young ass tied up at the front door of a house. They were untying it, 5 when some of the bystanders called out, "What are you doing, untying the foal?" 6 But on their giving the answer that Jesus had bidden them give, they let them take it. 7 So they brought the foal to Jesus, and threw their outer garments over him; and Jesus mounted. 8 Then many spread their outer garments to carpet the road, and others leafy branches which they had cut down in the fields; 9 while those who led the way and those who followed kept shouting "God save Him!" Blessed be He who comes in the Lord's name. 10 Blessings on the coming Kingdom of our forefather David! God in the highest Heavens save Him!"

Bible Verse Review
  from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge

when: Matthew 21:1-11, Luke 19:29-40, John 12:14-19

at the: Mark 13:3, 2 Samuel 15:30, Zechariah 14:4, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 26:30, John 8:1, Acts 1:12

he: Mark 6:7, Mark 14:13

Reciprocal: Luke 24:50 - as far John 11:1 - Bethany

Cross-References

Acts 2:6
So when this noise was heard, they came crowding together, and were amazed because everyone heard his own language spoken.

Gill's Notes on the Bible

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;

:-.

At the Mount of Olives; near which, the above places were:

he sendeth forth two of his disciples; perhaps Peter and John.

Barnes' Notes on the Bible

See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16.

Mark 11:4

Two ways met - A crossroads. A public place, probably near the center of the village.

Mark 11:5

What do ye, loosing the colt? - Or, why do ye do this? What authority have you for doing it?

See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 21:1-16.

Clarke's Notes on the Bible

CHAPTER XI.

Christ rides triumphantly into Jerusalem, 1-11.

The barren fig tree cursed, 12-14.

He cleanses the temple, 15-17.

The scribes and chief priests are enraged, 18.

Reflections on the withered fig tree, 19-23.

Directions concerning prayer and forgiveness, 24-26.

The chief priests, &c., question him by what authority he did

his works, 27, 28.

He answers, and confounds them, 29-33.

NOTES ON CHAP. XI.

Verse Mark 11:1. 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.


 
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