Mark 11:8

Verse

Many in the crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others spread branches they had cut from the fields.

American Standard Version (1901)

And many spread their garments upon the way; and others branches, which they had cut from the fields.

And a great number put down their clothing in the way; and others put down branches which they had taken from the fields.

Free Bible Version

Many people spread their cloaks on the road, while others laid down leafy branches that they'd cut in the fields.

Geneva Bible 1599

And many spred their garments in the way: other cut downe branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

King James (Authorized) Version

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.

One Unity Resource Bible

Many people carpeted the road with their garments, while others spread out green branches which they had cut in the fields.

Plain English Version

A lot of people laid their coats down on to the track in front of the donkey, and other people cut leafy branches from trees, and they put them on the track for the donkey to walk on.

Translation for Translators

Many people spread their cloaks on the road to honor him as a king. Others, in order to honor him, spread along the road branches that they cut from palm trees in the fields beside the road.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Many people spread their garments on the road, and others spread branches they had cut from the fields.

Noah Webster Bible

And many spread their garments in the way: and others cut down branches off trees, and strewed them in the way.

World English Bible

Many spread their garments on the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees and spreading them on the road.

Young's Literal Translation

and many did spread their garments in the way, and others were cutting down branches from the trees, and were strewing in the way.

Context

The Triumphal Entry

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. ⁹The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!”

Summary

In Mark 11:8, the crowd welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with great enthusiasm by spreading their cloaks and leafy branches on the road, honoring Him as a king. This event fulfilled the prophecy in Zechariah 9:9, symbolizing Jesus' triumphal entry as the long-awaited Messiah. The people's actions demonstrated their recognition of Jesus' authority and their hope for deliverance. This moment marked the beginning of Jesus' final journey towards the cross, where He would ultimately fulfill His mission of salvation for all humanity.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And many spread their garments in the way,.... 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 Mat 21:8.