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Mark 11:1 cpdv — And as they were approaching Jerusalem and Bethania, toward the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

Catholic Public Domain Version

" And as they were approaching Jerusalem and Bethania, toward the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, "

— Mark 11:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 11 — Context

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And as they were approaching Jerusalem and Bethania, toward the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,

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and he said to them: “Go into the village that is opposite you, and immediately upon entering there, you will find a colt tied, on which no man has yet sat. Release him and bring him.

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And if anyone will say to you: ‘What are you doing?’ Say that the Lord has need of him. And he will immediately send him here.”

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And going out, they found the colt tied before the outer gate, at the meeting of two ways. And they untied him.

Mark 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:1 say?
Mark 11:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ And as they were approaching Jerusalem and Bethania, toward the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, ”
Where is Mark 11:1 in the Bible?
Mark 11:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 1.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 11:1.
What translation should I read Mark 11:1 in?
Mark 11:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 11:1?
Mark 11:1 reads (CPDV): “ And as they were approaching Jerusalem and Bethania, toward the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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