Thematic Bible
Mark 11:1 (show verse)
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:
Mark 11:2 (show verse)
go to yonder village that faces you, and upon your entrance into it, you will find a colt tied, that never was yet backed; loose him, and bring him to me.
Mark 11:3 (show verse)
if any one should ask you, why you do so? tell him, the Lord has occasion for it, and immediately he will send it hither.
Mark 11:4 (show verse)
accordingly they went, and finding the colt tied before a door, where two ways met, they untied it.
Mark 11:5 (show verse)
upon which some people there said to them, what do you mean by untying the colt?
Mark 11:6 (show verse)
and they answered as Jesus had directed, so they let them go.
Mark 11:7 (show verse)
then they brought the colt to Jesus, and throwing their garments upon it, he mounted thereon.
Mark 11:8 (show verse)
many spread their clothes in the way, others lopt down the branches of trees to strew them in the road.
Mark 11:9 (show verse)
the crowd that march'd before and behind crying out, Hosanna, blessed be he that comes in the name of the Lord;
Mark 11:10 (show verse)
blessed be the kingdom of our father David, which is now come, Hosanna in the highest heavens.
Mark 11:11 (show verse)
Jesus having made his entrance into Jerusalem, went into the temple, and after he had survey'd the whole, it being then late, he departed with the twelve to Bethany.
Mark 11:12 (show verse)
On the morrow when they had left Bethany, he was press'd with hunger.
Mark 11:13 (show verse)
and observing at a distance a fig-tree full of leaves, he went up to it to see if he could find any fruit upon it. but when he came to it, he found it had nothing but leaves, (for it was not the season for that sort of fig.)
Mark 11:14 (show verse)
thereupon Jesus said to the fig-tree, "no one shall ever eat any fruit of yours." and his disciples took notice of it.
Mark 11:15 (show verse)
Being arrived at Jerusalem, Jesus went into the temple, and began to turn out those that bought and sold there; he overthrew the table of Money-changers, and the stalls of those that sold doves.
Mark 11:16 (show verse)
nor would he suffer any baggage to be carried thro' the temple.
Mark 11:17 (show verse)
at the same time he explained himself to them in these words, is it not written, "my house shall be called a house of prayer to all nations?" but ye have made it a harbour for thieves.
Mark 11:18 (show verse)
the Scribes and Pharisees upon hearing this consulted together how to destroy him; but they stood in awe of him, because all the people were strangely affected with his doctrine.
Mark 11:19 (show verse)
but at night Jesus withdrew from the city.
Mark 11:20 (show verse)
In the morning as they were coming back, they saw the fig-tree withered away to the very roots.
Mark 11:21 (show verse)
Peter remembring the tree, said, master, see the fig-tree, which you cursed, is quite withered.
Mark 11:22 (show verse)
but Jesus replied, and said to them, rely upon God.
Mark 11:23 (show verse)
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.
Mark 11:24 (show verse)
therefore whenever you pray, be fully persuaded of obtaining your request, and I assure you it shall be granted, whatever it be.
Mark 11:25 (show verse)
only when you are dispos'd to prayer, if you have any cause of complaint against any one, forgive him, that your heavenly father may forgive you your offences.
Mark 11:26 (show verse)
but if you do not forgive others, neither will your heavenly father forgive you.
Mark 11:27 (show verse)
Then they entred again into Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the Scribes, and rulers of the Jews came about him,
Mark 11:28 (show verse)
and asked him, by what authority do you behave thus? and who gave you that authority?
Mark 11:29 (show verse)
Jesus replied to them, if you will answer one question, that I shall propose to you, then I will tell you by what authority I act thus.
Mark 11:30 (show verse)
the baptism of John, was it of divine, or of human institution?
Mark 11:31 (show verse)
answer me that. upon this they reasoned thus with themselves; if we should say, it was divine, he will urge, why then did you not believe him?
Mark 11:32 (show verse)
if we should say, it was a human institution, we run a risk from the people. (for they all believed John was a true prophet.)
Mark 11:33 (show verse)
they therefore gave Jesus this answer, we cannot tell. neither do I, said Jesus, acquaint you by what authority I act thus.