Mark 11

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 11 of 16

1 And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, toward the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples,

2 and said to them, Go into the village opposite you. And going into it, at once you will find a young ass tied, on which no one of men has sat. Loosing it, bring it.

3 And if anyone says to you, Why do you do this? say, The Lord has need of it. And he will at once send it here.

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Chapter Summary

1 Christ rides into Jerusalem: 12 curses the fruitless tree: 20 and exhorts His disciples to stedfastness of faith.

Key Greek Words

προσευχή prayer G4335
πίστις faith G4102
ἀφίημι forgive G863
ἐξουσία authority G1849
συκῆ fig tree G4808
βασιλεία kingdom G932

People & Context

Jesus

Rides into Jerusalem, cleanses the temple, curses the fig tree, teaches on faith, and is challenged on His authority.

The Disciples

Sent to fetch the colt, hear the fig tree cursed, and are taught about faith, prayer, and forgiveness.

Peter

Points out to Jesus that the cursed fig tree has withered from the roots.

The Chief Priests and Scribes

Hear the temple teaching, seek to destroy Jesus, and question His authority.

The Elders

Come with the chief priests and scribes to demand by what authority Jesus acts.

John the Baptist

Referenced by Jesus, who asks whether John's baptism was from Heaven or from men.

Timeline

The Triumphal Entry

Jesus sends two disciples to fetch a young ass. He rides it into Jerusalem while crowds spread garments and branches, shouting 'Hosanna!' and blessing the coming kingdom of David.

Mark 11:1-11
Cursing the Fig Tree

Leaving Bethany, Jesus hungers and finds a fig tree with only leaves, since it is not the season for figs. He curses it, declaring no one will eat fruit from it again.

Mark 11:12-14
Cleansing the Temple

Jesus enters the temple, drives out buyers and sellers, overturns the tables of money changers, and declares that His house should be a house of prayer, not a den of plunderers.

Mark 11:15-19

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