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Mark 11:1 through Mark 11:11 (NIV)
1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount
of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, 2saying to them, “Go to the village
ahead of you, and just as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which
no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here. 3If anyone asks you, ‘Why
are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will send it back here
shortly.’”
4They went and found a colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. As they
untied it, 5some people standing there asked, “What are you doing, untying that
colt?” 6They answered as Jesus had told them to, and the people let them go.
7When they brought the colt to Jesus and threw their cloaks over it, he sat on
it. 8Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches
they had cut in the fields. 9Those who went ahead and those who followed
shouted,
“Hosanna!”
“Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
10 “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!”
“Hosanna in the highest!”
11Jesus entered Jerusalem and went to the temple. He looked around at
everything, but since it was already late, he went out to Bethany with the
Twelve.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
VERSES 1-11
Christ’s coming into Jerusalem thus remarkably, shows that he was not afraid of
the power and malice of his enemies. This would encourage his disciples who were
full of fear. Also, that he was not disquieted at the thoughts of his
approaching sufferings. But all marked his humiliation; and these matters teach
us not to mind high things, but to condescend to those of low estate. How ill it
becomes Christians to take state, when Christ was so far from claiming it! They
welcomed his person; Blessed is he that cometh, the “He that should come,” so
often promised, so long expected; he comes in the name of the Lord. Let him have
our best affections; he is a blessed Saviour, and brings blessings to us, and
blessed be He that sent him. Praises be to our God, who is in the highest
heavens, over all, God blessed for ever.