Mark 11:7
New International Version
When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on it.

New Living Translation
Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their garments over it, and he sat on it.

English Standard Version
And they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it.

Berean Standard Bible
Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it.

Berean Literal Bible
And they led the colt to Jesus, and they cast upon it their cloaks, and He sat on it.

King James Bible
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

New King James Version
Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and He sat on it.

New American Standard Bible
They brought the colt to Jesus and put their cloaks on it; and He sat on it.

NASB 1995
They brought the colt to Jesus and put their coats on it; and He sat on it.

NASB 1977
And they brought the colt to Jesus and put their garments on it; and He sat upon it.

Legacy Standard Bible
And they brought the colt to Jesus and put their garments on it; and He sat on it.

Amplified Bible
They brought the colt to Jesus and put their coats on it, and He sat on it.

Christian Standard Bible
They brought the colt to Jesus and threw their clothes on it, and he sat on it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then they brought the donkey to Jesus and threw their robes on it, and He sat on it.

American Standard Version
And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.

Contemporary English Version
The disciples led the donkey to Jesus. They put some of their clothes on its back, and Jesus got on.

English Revised Version
And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They brought the donkey to Jesus, put their coats on it, and he sat on it.

Good News Translation
They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over the animal, and Jesus got on.

International Standard Version
They brought the colt to Jesus, threw their coats on it, and he sat on it.

Majority Standard Bible
Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it.

NET Bible
Then they brought the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks on it, and he sat on it.

New Heart English Bible
They brought the young donkey to Jesus, and threw their garments on it, and Jesus sat on it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.

Weymouth New Testament
So they brought the foal to Jesus, and threw their outer garments over him; and Jesus mounted.

World English Bible
They brought the young donkey to Jesus and threw their garments on it, and Jesus sat on it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on it, and He sat on it,

Berean Literal Bible
And they led the colt to Jesus, and they cast upon it their cloaks, and He sat on it.

Young's Literal Translation
And they brought the colt unto Jesus, and did cast upon it their garments, and he sat upon it,

Smith's Literal Translation
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and they cast their garments upon him, and he sat upon him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they brought the colt to Jesus; and they lay their garments on him, and he sat upon him.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they led the colt to Jesus. And they placed their garments on it; and he sat upon it.

New American Bible
So they brought the colt to Jesus and put their cloaks over it. And he sat on it.

New Revised Standard Version
Then they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks on it; and he sat on it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and they put their garments on it, and Jesus rode on it.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they brought the colt to Yeshua and they threw their garments on it, and Yeshua rode upon him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and put their mantles upon him, and he sat on him.

Godbey New Testament
And they lead the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and He sat on him.

Haweis New Testament
And they brought the colt to Jesus, and put on him their garments; and he rode upon it.

Mace New Testament
then they brought the colt to Jesus, and throwing their garments upon it, he mounted thereon.

Weymouth New Testament
So they brought the foal to Jesus, and threw their outer garments over him; and Jesus mounted.

Worrell New Testament
And they bring the colt to Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and He sat on him.

Worsley New Testament
So they brought the colt to Jesus, and laid their garments on it, and He sat upon it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Triumphal Entry
6The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission. 7Then they led the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, and He sat on it. 8Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.…

Cross References
Matthew 21:7
They brought the donkey and the colt and laid their cloaks on them, and Jesus sat on them.

Luke 19:35
Then they led the colt to Jesus, threw their cloaks over it, and put Jesus on it.

John 12:14-15
Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: / “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion. See, your King is coming, seated on the colt of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

Matthew 21:5
“Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

John 12:12-13
The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

2 Kings 9:13
Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”

Genesis 49:11
He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

Psalm 118:26
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the LORD. From the house of the LORD we bless you.

Matthew 21:8-9
A massive crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. / The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 19:36-38
As He rode along, the people spread their cloaks on the road. / And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: / “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

John 12:16
At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

1 Kings 1:33
“Take my servants with you,” said the king. “Set my son Solomon on my own mule and take him down to Gihon.

1 Kings 1:38-40
Then Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, and Benaiah son of Jehoiada, along with the Cherethites and Pelethites, went down and set Solomon on King David’s mule, and they escorted him to Gihon. / Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” / All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound.


Treasury of Scripture

And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat on him.

the colt.

Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Matthew 21:4,5
All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, …

Luke 19:35
And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon.

and cast.

2 Kings 9:13
Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.

Matthew 21:7,8
And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon…

Luke 19:36
And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way.

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Mark 11
1. Jesus rides with triumph into Jerusalem;
12. curses the fruitless fig tree;
15. purges the temple;
20. exhorts his disciples to steadfastness of faith, and to forgive their enemies;
27. and defends his actions by the witness of John, who was a man sent of God.














They brought the colt to Jesus
The act of bringing the colt to Jesus is significant in fulfilling the prophecy found in Zechariah 9:9, which speaks of the King coming to Jerusalem "righteous and victorious, lowly and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." The Greek word for "brought" (ἤγαγον, ēgagon) implies a deliberate and purposeful action, indicating the disciples' obedience and recognition of Jesus' authority. This moment is a pivotal fulfillment of messianic prophecy, underscoring Jesus' role as the promised Messiah who comes in peace, not as a conquering warrior.

and threw their cloaks over it
The act of throwing cloaks over the colt is rich in cultural and historical significance. In ancient times, spreading garments was a gesture of honor and submission, often reserved for royalty or dignitaries. The Greek word for "threw" (ἔβαλον, ebalon) suggests a spontaneous and willing act of reverence. This action by the disciples and the crowd symbolizes their recognition of Jesus' kingship and their willingness to honor Him. It reflects the people's hope and expectation that Jesus is the one who will bring deliverance and restoration to Israel.

and He sat on it
Jesus sitting on the colt is a profound image of humility and fulfillment of prophecy. The Greek word for "sat" (ἐκάθισεν, ekathisen) indicates a settled and intentional action. By choosing to ride on a colt, Jesus contrasts the typical image of a conquering king on a warhorse, emphasizing His mission of peace and servanthood. This act is a deliberate declaration of His identity as the Prince of Peace, aligning with His teachings of love, humility, and service. It also serves as a visual representation of the Kingdom of God, which is not of this world but is characterized by righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
They led
φέρουσιν (pherousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 5342: To carry, bear, bring; I conduct, lead; perhaps: I make publicly known. A primary verb.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

colt
πῶλον (pōlon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4454: A colt, young ass, foal. Apparently a primary word; a 'foal' or 'filly', i.e., a young ass.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

threw
ἐπιβάλλουσιν (epiballousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1911: From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to.

their
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

cloaks
ἱμάτια (himatia)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2440: A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.

over it,
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He sat
ἐκάθισεν (ekathisen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2523: Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.

on
ἐπ’ (ep’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

it.
αὐτόν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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