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Jesus sent two of them on ahead. <a href="/esv/mark/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Now when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples <a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples <a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, He sends two of His disciples <a href="/kjv/mark/11.htm">King James Bible</a> And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, <a href="/nkjv/mark/11.htm">New King James Version</a> Now when they drew near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples; <a href="/nasb_/mark/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And as they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, <a href="/nasb/mark/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> As they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, <a href="/nasb77/mark/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And as they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, <a href="/lsb/mark/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And as they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples, <a href="/amp/mark/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> When they were nearing Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of His disciples, <a href="/csb/mark/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> When they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples <a href="/hcsb/mark/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they approached Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, He sent two of His disciples <a href="/asv/mark/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples, <a href="/cev/mark/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus and his disciples reached Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives. When they were getting close to Jerusalem, Jesus sent two of them on ahead. <a href="/erv/mark/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they draw nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples, <a href="/gwt/mark/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> When they came near Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples ahead of him. <a href="/gnt/mark/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> As they approached Jerusalem, near the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, they came to the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of his disciples on ahead <a href="/isv/mark/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they came near Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples on ahead <a href="/msb/mark/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two of His disciples <a href="/net/mark/11.htm">NET Bible</a> Now as they approached Jerusalem, near Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples <a href="/nheb/mark/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, <a href="/wbt/mark/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, <a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When they were getting near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples on in front, with these instructions. <a href="/web/mark/11.htm">World English Bible</a> When they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethsphage and Bethany, at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And when they come near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, to the Mount of Olives, He sends forth two of His disciples, <a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany near the Mount of Olives, He sends two of His disciples <a href="/ylt/mark/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And when they come nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, unto the mount of the Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, <a href="/slt/mark/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when they draw near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount of Olives, he sends two of his disciples,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> AND when they were drawing near to Jerusalem and to Bethania at the mount of Olives, he sendeth two of his disciples, <a href="/cpdv/mark/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And as they were approaching Jerusalem and Bethania, toward the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, <a href="/nabre/mark/11.htm">New American Bible</a> When they drew near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples <a href="/nrsvce/mark/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> When they were approaching Jerusalem, at Bethphage and Bethany, near the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> WHEN he came near to Jerusalem, to wards Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he approached Jerusalem on the side of Bayth Phage and Bayth Anya to Tura d'Zaytay, he sent two of his disciples.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when they drew near to Jerusalem, as far as Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, <a href="/godbey/mark/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when they draw nigh to Jerusalem and to Bethany, to the Mount of Olives, He sends away two of His disciples, <a href="/haweis/mark/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> AND when he drew nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, to the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, <a href="/mace/mark/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As they came near to Jerusalem, about Bethphage and Bethany, by the mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples, and said to them: <a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> When they were getting near Jerusalem and had arrived at Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two of his disciples on in front, with these instructions. <a href="/worrell/mark/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when they draw nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, He sendeth two of His disciples, <a href="/worsley/mark/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when they came near to Jerusalem, even to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, He sendeth two of his disciples, <a href="/parallel/mark/11-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=3595" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">The Triumphal Entry</a> 1<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.">As</a> <a href="/greek/1448.htm" title="1448: engizousin (V-PIA-3P) -- Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.">they approached</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/2414.htm" title="2414: Hierosolyma (N-ANP) -- The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">and came to</a> <a href="/greek/967.htm" title="967: Bēthphagē (N-AFS) -- Of Chaldee origin; fig-house; Beth-phage, a place in Palestine.">Bethphage</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/963.htm" title="963: Bēthanian (N-AFS) -- Of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine.">Bethany</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">at</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3735.htm" title="3735: oros (N-ANS) -- A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).">Mount</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1636.htm" title="1636: Elaiōn (N-GFP) -- An olive tree; the Mount of Olives. Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive.">of Olives,</a> <a href="/greek/649.htm" title="649: apostellei (V-PIA-3S) -- From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively.">Jesus sent out</a> <a href="/greek/1417.htm" title="1417: dyo (Adj-AMP) -- Two. A primary numeral; two.">two</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3101.htm" title="3101: mathētōn (N-GMP) -- A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil.">disciples</a> 2and said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as soon as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1-3</a> As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent out two disciples, / saying to them, “Go into the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt beside her. Untie them and bring them to Me. / If anyone questions you, tell him that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away.” <a href="/luke/19-29.htm">Luke 19:29-31</a> As He approached Bethphage and Bethany at the Mount of Olives, He sent out two of His disciples, / saying, “Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, on which no one has ever sat. Untie it and bring it here. / If anyone asks, ‘Why are you untying it?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it.’” <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a> Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. <a href="/john/12-12.htm">John 12:12-15</a> The next day the great crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. / They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!” / Finding a young donkey, Jesus sat on it, as it is written: ... <a href="/matthew/21-4.htm">Matthew 21:4-5</a> This took place to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet: / “Say to the Daughter of Zion, ‘See, your King comes to you, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’” <a href="/luke/19-28.htm">Luke 19:28</a> After Jesus had said this, He went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. <a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1</a> Six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, the hometown of Lazarus, whom He had raised from the dead. <a href="/matthew/20-17.htm">Matthew 20:17-19</a> As Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, He took the twelve disciples aside and said, / “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and scribes. They will condemn Him to death / and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” <a href="/luke/18-31.htm">Luke 18:31-34</a> Then Jesus took the Twelve aside and said to them, “Look, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything the prophets have written about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. / He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon. / They will flog Him and kill Him, and on the third day He will rise again.” ... <a href="/john/11-55.htm">John 11:55-57</a> Now the Jewish Passover was near, and many people went up from the country to Jerusalem to purify themselves before the Passover. / They kept looking for Jesus and asking one another as they stood in the temple courts, “What do you think? Will He come to the feast at all?” / But the chief priests and Pharisees had given orders that anyone who knew where He was must report it, so that they could arrest Him. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Matthew 26:6</a> While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper, <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">Luke 22:39</a> Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed Him. <a href="/john/11-1.htm">John 11:1</a> At this time a man named Lazarus was sick. He lived in Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">2 Kings 9:13</a> Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!” <a href="/genesis/49-10.htm">Genesis 49:10-11</a> The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. / He ties his donkey to the vine, his colt to the choicest branch. He washes his garments in wine, his robes in the blood of grapes.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they came near to Jerusalem, to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sends forth two of his disciples,when.<a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1</a> And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, unto the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,<a href="/luke/19-29.htm">Luke 19:29</a> And it came to pass, when he was come nigh to Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount called the mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples,<a href="/john/12-14.htm">John 12:14</a> And Jesus, when he had found a young ass, sat thereon; as it is written,at the.<a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Mark 13:3</a> And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,<a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm">2 Samuel 15:30</a> And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.<a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Zechariah 14:4</a> And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south.he.<a href="/mark/6-7.htm">Mark 6:7</a> And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;<a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Mark 14:13</a> And he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, Go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water: follow him.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-57.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/mark/6-33.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">Bethany</a> <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Bethphage</a> <a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Bethsphage</a> <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/mark/10-4.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/mark/6-53.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/mark/10-46.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/10-32.htm">Front</a> <a href="/mark/10-1.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/mark/6-8.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/mark/10-33.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/mark/10-52.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/mark/5-21.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">Olives</a> <a href="/mark/6-45.htm">Sends</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/15-42.htm">Approached</a> <a href="/mark/11-27.htm">Arrived</a> <a href="/mark/11-11.htm">Bethany</a> <a href="/luke/19-29.htm">Bethphage</a> <a href="/luke/19-29.htm">Bethsphage</a> <a href="/mark/11-14.htm">Disciples</a> <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Draw</a> <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Drew</a> <a href="/mark/11-11.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Front</a> <a href="/mark/11-4.htm">Getting</a> <a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Instructions</a> <a href="/mark/11-11.htm">Jerusalem</a> <a href="/mark/11-6.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/mark/13-28.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Olives</a> <a href="/mark/14-13.htm">Sends</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 11</div>1. <a href="/mark/11-1.htm">Jesus rides with triumph into Jerusalem;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/11-12.htm">curses the fruitless fig tree;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">purges the temple;</a> 20. <a href="/mark/11-20.htm">exhorts his disciples to steadfastness of faith, and to forgive their enemies;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/11-27.htm">and defends his actions by the witness of John, who was a man sent of God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Jerusalem is the central city of Jewish worship and the location of the Temple, making it a focal point for religious and political activity. Jesus' approach to Jerusalem signifies the fulfillment of His mission and the culmination of His earthly ministry. This journey is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a>, which speaks of a king coming to Jerusalem.and came to Bethphage and Bethany Bethphage and Bethany are two small villages located near Jerusalem. Bethphage, meaning "house of unripe figs," is less mentioned in the Bible but is significant as the starting point of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Bethany, meaning "house of affliction," is more frequently mentioned and is known as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. It is also the place where Jesus performed the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11), which heightened His popularity and the anticipation of His arrival in Jerusalem.at the Mount of Olives The Mount of Olives is a ridge east of Jerusalem, significant in both Jewish and Christian traditions. It is a place of prophecy and eschatological importance, as seen in <a href="/zechariah/14-4.htm">Zechariah 14:4</a>, which predicts the Lord's feet standing on the Mount of Olives. This location is also where Jesus would later ascend into heaven (<a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9-12</a>). The Mount of Olives offers a panoramic view of Jerusalem, symbolizing Jesus' impending entry into the city and His ultimate sacrifice.Jesus sent out two of His disciples This action demonstrates Jesus' authority and foreknowledge. By sending two disciples, Jesus is preparing for His entry into Jerusalem, ensuring that all details align with prophetic fulfillment. The sending of the disciples also reflects a pattern in Jesus' ministry of involving His followers in His work, teaching them obedience and trust. This act is reminiscent of the instructions given to the disciples in other parts of the Gospels, emphasizing the importance of following Jesus' commands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> Central figure in the passage, preparing for His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> Two unnamed disciples are sent by Jesus to carry out a specific task. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The holy city, significant in Jewish history and prophecy, where Jesus is heading. 4. <a href="/topical/b/bethphage.htm">Bethphage</a> A small village near Jerusalem, its name means "house of unripe figs." 5. <a href="/topical/b/bethany.htm">Bethany</a> Another village near Jerusalem, known as the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. 6. <a href="/topical/m/mount_of_olives.htm">Mount of Olives</a> A ridge east of Jerusalem, significant in biblical prophecy and Jesus' ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_christ's_commands.htm">Obedience to Christ's Commands</a> Jesus' instructions to His disciples demonstrate the importance of obedience, even when the task seems unusual or unclear. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> The location and actions in this passage are deeply rooted in prophecy, reminding us of God's sovereign plan and the reliability of His Word. <a href="/topical/p/preparation_for_worship.htm">Preparation for Worship</a> As Jesus approaches Jerusalem, He is preparing for a significant act of worship and sacrifice. We, too, should prepare our hearts for worship and service. <a href="/topical/s/significance_of_place.htm">Significance of Place</a> The mention of specific locations like Bethphage, Bethany, and the Mount of Olives highlights the importance of understanding the geographical and historical context of biblical events. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_discipleship.htm">Role of Discipleship</a> The disciples' role in this passage underscores the importance of being ready and willing to serve in God's kingdom, even in seemingly small tasks.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 11</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_crucifixion_in_journey.htm">What events mark the Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem?</a> <a href="/q/day_26_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_ride_one_or_two_animals.htm">How many animals did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? One (Mark 11:7, Luke 19:35) or two (Matthew 21:7)?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_luke_19_28-40's_entry_timing_compare.htm">How does the timing of Jesus’s entry in Luke 19:28-40 align or conflict with other Gospel accounts of the Triumphal Entry? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>XI.(1-10) And when they came nigh.--See Notes on <a href="/context/matthew/21-1.htm" title="And when they drew near to Jerusalem, and were come to Bethphage, to the mount of Olives, then sent Jesus two disciples,">Matthew 21:1-11</a>.Unto Bethphage and Bethany.--The better MSS. give "Bethany" only.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - And when they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives. St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/21-1.htm">Matthew 21:1</a>) says, "When they drew nigh unto Jerusalem, and came unto Bethphage." St. Mark mentions the three places together, because Bethphage and Bethany, being near together, were also both of them close to Jerusalem. The distance from Jericho to Jerusalem (about seventeen miles) would involve a journey of about seven hours. The country between Jerusalem and Jericho is hilly, rugged, and desolate. It is from the height overhanging Bethany that the finest view of Jerusalem is gained. It appears from St. John (<a href="/john/12-1.htm">John 12:1</a>) that our Lord on the preceding sabbath had supped, and probably passed the night, at Bethany; and that on the following day (answering to our Palm Sunday) he had come still nearer to Jerusalem, namely, to Bethphage; and from thence he sent two of his disciples for the ass and the colt. So his way to Jerusalem was from Bethany by Bethphage, the Mount of Olives, and the Valley of Jehoshaphat. The Valley of Jehoshaphat, through which flows the brook Kedron, lies close to Jerusalem. Bethphage literally means "the house of green figs," as Bethany, lying a short distance west of it, means "the house of dates." The date palm growing in the neighbeurhood would furnish the branches with which the multitude strewed the way on the occasion of our Lord's triumphal entry. He sendeth two of his disciples. Who were they? Bede thinks that they were Peter and Philip. Jansonius, with greater probability, thinks that they were Peter and John, because a little after this Christ sent these two to prepare for the Passover. But we know nothing certain on this point. <a href="/commentaries/mark/11-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As ὅτε (hote) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3753.htm">Strong's 3753: </a> When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When. they approached ἐγγίζουσιν (engizousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1448.htm">Strong's 1448: </a> Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach. Jerusalem Ἱεροσόλυμα (Hierosolyma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2414.htm">Strong's 2414: </a> The Greek form of the Hebrew name: Jerusalem. Of Hebrew origin; Hierosolyma [and came] to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. Bethphage Βηθφαγὴ (Bēthphagē) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_967.htm">Strong's 967: </a> Of Chaldee origin; fig-house; Beth-phage, a place in Palestine. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. Bethany Βηθανίαν (Bēthanian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_963.htm">Strong's 963: </a> Of Chaldee origin; date-house; Beth-any, a place in Palestine. at πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Mount ὄρος (oros) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3735.htm">Strong's 3735: </a> A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain). of Olives, Ἐλαιῶν (Elaiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1636.htm">Strong's 1636: </a> An olive tree; the Mount of Olives. Feminine of a presumed derivative from an obsolete primary; an olive. [Jesus] sent ἀποστέλλει (apostellei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_649.htm">Strong's 649: </a> From apo and stello; set apart, i.e. to send out literally or figuratively. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1417.htm">Strong's 1417: </a> Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples μαθητῶν (mathētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3101.htm">Strong's 3101: </a> A learner, disciple, pupil. 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