Mark 11:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

Bible in Basic English

And some of those who were there said to them, What are you doing, taking the ass?

Free Bible Version

Some of the people standing around asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt”?

Geneva Bible 1599

Then certaine of them, that stoode there, sayd vnto them, What doe ye loosing the colt?

King James (Authorized) Version

And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

One Unity Resource Bible

Some of those who stood there asked them, “What are you doing, untying the young donkey?”

Plain English Version

Some people standing there said to them, “What are you doing? Why are you untying that young donkey?”

Translation for Translators

Some of the people who were there said to them, “Why are you untying the donkey?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Some people were standing there and said to them, “What are you doing, untying that colt?”

Noah Webster Bible

And certain of them that stood there, said to them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

World English Bible

Some of those who stood there asked them, “What are you doing, untying the young donkey?”

Young's Literal Translation

and certain of those standing there said to them, 'What do ye — loosing the colt?'

Context

The Triumphal Entry

⁴So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it,⁵and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

Summary

In Mark 11:5, the disciples are questioned by bystanders as to why they are untying a colt. This interaction highlights the ordinary nature of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, as He instructs His disciples to fetch a colt for His triumphant entry. The disciples' obedience and the fulfillment of Jesus' instructions demonstrate His authority and foreknowledge of events. This seemingly simple task serves as a prelude to the significant events that will unfold during Jesus' final days before His crucifixion, showcasing His divine purpose and sovereignty.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And certain of them that stood there,.... The Ethiopic version reads, who walked there; who were either standing hard by, or walking about the place, being inhabitants of it; and either the owners of the colt, or their servants, or both: said unto them, what do ye loosing the colt? What do ye mean by it? do you intend to take the colt away? what business have you with it? what right have you to do so? and what is your end in it?

Mark 11:5

The Triumphal Entry

⁴So they went and found the colt outside in the street, tied at a doorway. They untied it,⁵and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

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Berean Standard Bible

and some who were standing there asked, “Why are you untying the colt?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

Bible in Basic English

And some of those who were there said to them, What are you doing, taking the ass?

Free Bible Version

Some of the people standing around asked, “What are you doing, untying that colt”?

Geneva Bible 1599

Then certaine of them, that stoode there, sayd vnto them, What doe ye loosing the colt?

King James (Authorized) Version

And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

One Unity Resource Bible

Some of those who stood there asked them, “What are you doing, untying the young donkey?”

Plain English Version

Some people standing there said to them, “What are you doing? Why are you untying that young donkey?”

Translation for Translators

Some of the people who were there said to them, “Why are you untying the donkey?”

Unlocked Literal Bible

Some people were standing there and said to them, “What are you doing, untying that colt?”

Noah Webster Bible

And certain of them that stood there, said to them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

World English Bible

Some of those who stood there asked them, “What are you doing, untying the young donkey?”

Young's Literal Translation

and certain of those standing there said to them, 'What do ye — loosing the colt?'