Mark 11:7 bbe — And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back.

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"And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back."

— Mark 11:7, Bible in Basic English

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“And they brought the colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.”
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Mark 11 — Context

And they went away and saw a young ass by the door outside in the open street; and they were getting him loose.

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

And they said to them the words which Jesus had said; and they let them go.

And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back.

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

And those who went in front, and those who came after, were crying, Glory: A blessing on him who comes in the name of the Lord:

A blessing on the coming kingdom of our father David: Glory in the highest.

Mark 11:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:7 say?

Mark 11:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back.”

Where is Mark 11:7 in the Bible?

Mark 11:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 7.

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 11:7.

What translation should I read Mark 11:7 in?

Mark 11:7 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 11:7?

Mark 11:7 reads (BBE): “And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back.” 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.

Mark 11:7 bbe — And they took the young ass to Jesus, and put their clothing on him, and he got on his back.

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