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But you must really believe it will happen and have no doubt in your heart. <a href="/esv/mark/11.htm">English Standard Version</a> Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. <a href="/bsb/mark/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, it will be done for him. <a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Truly I say to you that whoever shall say to this mountain, 'Be you taken away and be you cast into the sea,' and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he says takes place, it will be done for him. <a href="/kjv/mark/11.htm">King James Bible</a> For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. <a href="/nkjv/mark/11.htm">New King James Version</a> For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. <a href="/nasb_/mark/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted to him. <a href="/nasb/mark/11.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, &#8216Be taken up and cast into the sea,&#8217 and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him. <a href="/nasb77/mark/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it shall be granted him. <a href="/lsb/mark/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Truly I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is going to happen, it will be granted him. <a href="/amp/mark/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a> I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart [in God’s unlimited power], but believes that what he says is going to take place, it will be done for him [in accordance with God’s will]. <a href="/csb/mark/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. <a href="/hcsb/mark/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I assure you: If anyone says to this mountain, Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,&#8217 and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. <a href="/asv/mark/11.htm">American Standard Version</a> Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it. <a href="/cev/mark/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you have faith in God and don't doubt, you can tell this mountain to get up and jump into the sea, and it will. <a href="/erv/mark/11.htm">English Revised Version</a> Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it. <a href="/gwt/mark/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I can guarantee this truth: This is what will be done for someone who doesn't doubt but believes what he says will happen: He can say to this mountain, 'Be uprooted and thrown into the sea,' and it will be done for him. <a href="/gnt/mark/11.htm">Good News Translation</a> I assure you that whoever tells this hill to get up and throw itself in the sea and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. <a href="/isv/mark/11.htm">International Standard Version</a> I tell all of you with certainty, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' if he doesn't doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. <a href="/msb/mark/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?For truly I tell you that if anyone says to this mountain, ?Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,? and has no doubt in his heart but believes that it will happen, whatever he says will be done for him. <a href="/net/mark/11.htm">NET Bible</a> I tell you the truth, if someone says to this mountain, 'Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. <a href="/nheb/mark/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Truly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. <a href="/wbt/mark/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For verily I say to you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that the things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatever he saith. <a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall say to this mountain, 'Remove, and hurl thyself into the sea,' and has no doubt about it in his heart, but stedfastly believes that what he says will happen, it shall be granted him. <a href="/web/mark/11.htm">World English Bible</a> For most certainly I tell you, whoever may tell this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and doesn’t doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says is happening, he shall have whatever he says. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for truly I say to you that whoever may say to this mountain, Be taken up, and be cast into the sea, and may not doubt in his heart, but may believe that the things that he says come to pass, it will be to him whatever he may say. <a href="/blb/mark/11.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Truly I say to you that whoever shall say to this mountain, 'Be you taken away and be you cast into the sea,' and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he says takes place, it will be done for him. <a href="/ylt/mark/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for verily I say to you, that whoever may say to this mount, Be taken up, and be cast into the sea, and may not doubt in his heart, but may believe that the things that he saith do come to pass, it shall be to him whatever he may say. <a href="/slt/mark/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For truly I say to you, That whoever should say to this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and should not discuss in his heart, but believe that what he says, is; it shall be to him, whatever he should say.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Amen I say to you, that whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou removed and be cast into the sea, and shall not stagger in his heart, but believe, that whatsoever he saith shall be done; it shall be done unto him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Amen I say to you, that whoever will say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and cast into the sea,’ and who will not have hesitated in his heart, but will have believed: then whatever he has said be done, it shall be done for him. <a href="/nabre/mark/11.htm">New American Bible</a> Amen, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it shall be done for him. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Truly I tell you, if you say to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and if you do not doubt in your heart, but believe that what you say will come to pass, it will be done for you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Truly I say to you, Whoever should say to this mountain, Remove and fall into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will be done, whatever he says will be done to him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/11.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “For, amen, I say to you, whoever shall say to this mountain: 'Be lifted up and fall into the sea', and will not doubt in his heart but shall believe that thing which he says, anything that he says shall be done for him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/11.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For, verily I say to you, that whoever will say to this mountain, Be removed, and be cast into the sea, and will not doubt in his heart, but believe that what he says will come to pass, he shall have whatever he says. <a href="/godbey/mark/11.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Truly I say unto you, That whosoever may say to this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and may not doubt in his heart, but believe that what he says does take place; it shall be unto him.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/11.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For verily I say to you, That whosoever shall say to this mountain, Be thou lifted up, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall harbour no doubt in his heart, but believe that what he saith shall come to pass; whatsoever he may speak shall be done for him. <a href="/mace/mark/11.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for I assuredly tell you, that whoever shall say to this mountain, be removed, and cast into the sea, having no doubt in his mind, but believing what he says shall be effected, what he pronounces shall actually be accomplished. <a href="/wey/mark/11.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> In solemn truth I tell you that if any one shall say to this mountain, 'Remove, and hurl thyself into the sea,' and has no doubt about it in his heart, but stedfastly believes that what he says will happen, it shall be granted him. <a href="/worrell/mark/11.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Verily I say to you, whosoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and cast into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says comes to pass; he shall have it.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/11.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>that whosoever shall say to this mountain, "Be thou removed and cast into the sea," and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith shall be done, he shall have whatsoever he saith.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/11-23.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=3777" 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 Withered Fig Tree</a> …22“Have faith in God,” Jesus said to them. 23<a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">“Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">if anyone</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipē (V-ASA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">says</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutō (DPro-DNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">to this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3735.htm" title="3735: orei (N-DNS) -- A mountain, hill. Probably from an obsolete oro; a mountain: -hill, mount(-ain).">mountain,</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: Arthēti (V-AMP-2S) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">‘Be lifted up</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: blēthēti (V-AMP-2S) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">thrown</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.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- 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/2281.htm" title="2281: thalassan (N-AFS) -- Probably prolonged from hals; the sea.">sea,’</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1252.htm" title="1252: diakrithē (V-ASP-3S) -- From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.">has no doubt</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardia (N-DFS) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">heart</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">but</a> <a href="/greek/4100.htm" title="4100: pisteuē (V-PSA-3S) -- From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.">believes</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">it</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: ginetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">will happen,</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estai (V-FIM-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">it will be done</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">for him.</a> 24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.…<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/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> “Because you have so little faith,” He answered. “For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” <a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21</a> “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “if you have faith and do not doubt, not only will you do what was done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ it will happen. <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6</a> But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. <a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Luke 17:6</a> And the Lord answered, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you. <a href="/1_corinthians/13-2.htm">1 Corinthians 13:2</a> If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. <a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a> And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. <a href="/romans/4-20.htm">Romans 4:20-21</a> Yet he did not waver through disbelief in the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, / being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. <a href="/john/14-12.htm">John 14:12-14</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. / And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it. <a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a> If you remain in Me and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. <a href="/1_john/5-14.htm">1 John 5:14-15</a> And this is the confidence that we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. / And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him. <a href="/genesis/22-17.htm">Genesis 22:17</a> I will surely bless you, and I will multiply your descendants like the stars in the sky and the sand on the seashore. Your descendants will possess the gates of their enemies. <a href="/isaiah/40-4.htm">Isaiah 40:4</a> Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill made low; the uneven ground will become smooth, and the rugged land a plain. <a href="/isaiah/54-10.htm">Isaiah 54:10</a> Though the mountains may be removed and the hills may be shaken, My loving devotion will not depart from you, and My covenant of peace will not be broken,” says the LORD, who has compassion on you. <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Zechariah 4:7</a> What are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become a plain. Then he will bring forth the capstone accompanied by shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’” <a href="/job/9-5.htm">Job 9:5</a> He moves mountains without their knowledge and overturns them in His anger.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For truly I say to you, That whoever shall say to this mountain, Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he said shall come to pass; he shall have whatever he said.whosoever.<a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a> And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.<a href="/matthew/21-21.htm">Matthew 21:21</a> Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.<a href="/luke/17-6.htm">Luke 17:6</a> And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.and shall.<a href="/matthew/14-13.htm">Matthew 14:13</a> When Jesus heard of it, he departed thence by ship into a desert place apart: and when the people had heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.<a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18-25</a> Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be… <a href="/hebrews/11-17.htm">Hebrews 11:17-19</a> By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, … whatsoever.<a href="/psalms/37-4.htm">Psalm 37:4</a> Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.<a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13</a> And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.<a href="/john/15-7.htm">John 15:7</a> If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/mark/9-23.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/10-44.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/matthew/28-17.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/mark/11-22.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/9-21.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/mark/10-49.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-4.htm">Hurl</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/mark/7-35.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/mark/9-42.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/mark/10-29.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/mark/8-25.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/mark/1-44.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/mark/10-29.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/mark/10-35.htm">Whatsoever</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Believe</a> <a href="/mark/16-16.htm">Believes</a> <a href="/mark/12-4.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/luke/4-23.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/mark/13-29.htm">Happening</a> <a href="/mark/12-30.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/numbers/35-20.htm">Hurl</a> <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Remove</a> <a href="/luke/16-4.htm">Removed</a> <a href="/luke/6-17.htm">Sea</a> <a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Solemn</a> <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Stedfastly</a> <a href="/mark/14-58.htm">Throw</a> <a href="/mark/12-31.htm">Thyself</a> <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/mark/11-24.htm">Whatever</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Whatsoever</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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It is a common introductory phrase in the Gospels, indicating that what follows is a significant teaching. Jesus often used this phrase to capture attention and underscore the authority of His words.that if anyone says to this mountain The "mountain" here is often interpreted metaphorically, representing seemingly insurmountable obstacles or challenges. In the context of Jesus' ministry, mountains can symbolize significant spiritual or personal barriers. Geographically, Jesus was likely near the Mount of Olives, which would have been a familiar landmark to His listeners. The use of "this mountain" could also be a hyperbolic expression to illustrate the power of faith.‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ This imagery of a mountain being cast into the sea is hyperbolic, emphasizing the miraculous power of faith. The "sea" could refer to the Dead Sea, visible from the Mount of Olives, known for its depth and vastness. The act of moving a mountain into the sea symbolizes overcoming impossible situations through faith.and has no doubt in his heart Doubt is contrasted with faith throughout Scripture. The heart, in biblical terms, is the center of belief and trust. This phrase underscores the necessity of unwavering faith, free from skepticism or hesitation. <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6-8</a> similarly warns against doubting, likening it to being tossed by the wind.but believes that it will happen Belief is a central theme in the teachings of Jesus. This phrase emphasizes the necessity of confident trust in God's power and promises. <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a> defines faith as being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see, highlighting the assurance required in belief.it will be done for him This promise reflects the power of faith in action. It aligns with other biblical assurances that God responds to faith, such as in <a href="/matthew/17-20.htm">Matthew 17:20</a>, where Jesus states that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. This phrase assures believers of God's willingness to act on their behalf when they exercise genuine faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples about the power of faith and prayer. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who seek to understand and apply His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mountain.htm">Mountain</a> Symbolic of seemingly insurmountable obstacles or challenges in life. 4. <a href="/topical/s/sea.htm">Sea</a> Represents the vastness and depth, illustrating the complete removal of obstacles through faith. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The broader context of this teaching is Jesus' journey to Jerusalem, where He demonstrates His authority and prepares for His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_faith.htm">The Power of Faith</a> Faith is not about the size but the sincerity and purity of belief. Jesus emphasizes that true faith, without doubt, can accomplish the impossible. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_the_mountain.htm">Symbolism of the Mountain</a> Mountains represent challenges or obstacles. Believers are encouraged to confront these with faith, trusting in God's power to overcome them. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prayer.htm">The Role of Prayer</a> Prayer is the means through which faith is expressed. Believers are called to pray with confidence, trusting that God hears and responds. <a href="/topical/d/doubt_as_a_hindrance.htm">Doubt as a Hindrance</a> Doubt undermines faith. Believers must cultivate a heart of trust and reliance on God, resisting the temptation to doubt His promises. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_action.htm">Faith in Action</a> Faith is not passive. It requires action, speaking to the mountain, and trusting God to move it. Believers are encouraged to act on their faith, expecting God to work.<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/mark_11_23-24__literal_faith_moves_mountains.htm">Mark 11:23–24: Is the promise of moving mountains through faith meant literally, and what are the scientific implications if taken at face value? </a> <a href="/q/what_does_mark_11_23_mean.htm">What does Mark 11:23 mean about moving mountains?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'mind_over_matter'_mean.htm">What does "mind over matter" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_'faith_that_moves_mountains'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "faith that moves mountains"?</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>(23) Those things . . . he shall have whatsoever he saith.--The better MSS. give, "that the thing which he saith cometh to pass," and "he shall have it." The promise is specific rather than general in its form, and so prepares the way for the wider generalisation of the next verse. <a href="/commentaries/mark/11-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Truly ἀμὴν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. if anyone ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. says εἴπῃ (eipē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to this τούτῳ (toutō) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. mountain, ὄρει (orei) Noun - Dative 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). ‘Be lifted up Ἄρθητι (Arthēti) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. thrown βλήθητι (blēthēti) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. into 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. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine 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. sea,’ θάλασσαν (thalassan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2281.htm">Strong's 2281: </a> Probably prolonged from hals; the sea. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. has no doubt διακριθῇ (diakrithē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. 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. heart καρδίᾳ (kardia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. but ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. believes πιστεύῃ (pisteuē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4100.htm">Strong's 4100: </a> From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. [it] λαλεῖ (lalei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. will happen, γίνεται (ginetai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. it will be done ἔσται (estai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. for him. αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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