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Mark 11:6

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 11:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go.
Mark 11:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.
4And they went away, and found a colt tied at the door without in the open street; and they loose him.
5And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?
6And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go.
7And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.
8And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.
9And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, Hosanna; Blessed [is] he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And they said unto them, etc..] The very express words, even as Jesus had commanded: not that these were the words they said, but “the Lord hath need of him”: upon which they said no more, were satisfied and contented, that they should untie the colt, and take it with them: and they let them go; and the colt with them, very freely; (see Gill on “<402106>Matthew 21:6”).”
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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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