Mark 11:5 asv — And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?

American Standard Version

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

— Mark 11:5, American Standard Version

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Mark 11 — Context

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and saith unto them, Go your way into the village that is over against you: and straightway as ye enter into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon no man ever yet sat; loose him, and bring him.

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And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.

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And they went away, and found a colt tied at the door without in the open street; and they loose him.

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

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And they said unto them even as Jesus had said: and they let them go.

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And they bring the colt unto Jesus, and cast on him their garments; and he sat upon him.

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

Mark 11:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:5 say?
Mark 11:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? ”
Where is Mark 11:5 in the Bible?
Mark 11:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 5.
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 11:5.
What translation should I read Mark 11:5 in?
Mark 11:5 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 11:5?
Mark 11:5 reads (ASV): “And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? ” 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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