Mark 11:10

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 11:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Blessed [is] the kingdom that cometh, [the kingdom] of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Blessed [is] the kingdom that cometh, [the kingdom] of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.
Mark 11:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
10Blessed [is] the kingdom that cometh, [the kingdom] of our father David: Hosanna in the highest.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, etc..] It was more usual with the Jews to call Abraham their father; but, because the Messiah was David's son, therefore, with respect to him, they here call him their father: and their meaning is, let the kingdom promised to our father David, and to his seed for ever, that cometh in the name of the Lord; which is now coming, and appears in the auspicious reign and government of his son, the Messiah, who is clothed with majesty and authority; be prosperous and successful and be established, and endure for ever; to the glory and happiness of him as king, and of all the subjects of it. Unless the words should be rendered, as by their situation they…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“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. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the kingdom: Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7; Jer 33:15-17, Jer 33:26; Eze 34:23, Eze 34:24, Eze 37:24, Eze 37:25; Hos 3:5; Amo 9:11, Amo 9:12; Luk 1:31-33 in the: Psa 148:1; Luk 2:14, Luk 19:38-40 Mark 11:11”
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