Mark 11:8

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 11:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.
Mark 11:8 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.

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 many spread their garments in the way, etc..] Instead of carpets to ride on, and in honour to him as a king: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way; in token of joy, as at the feast of tabernacles; (see Gill on “<402108>Matthew 21:8”).”
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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
“cut: Lev 23:40 Mark 11:9”
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