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Mark 11:5 Cross-References

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

Mark 11:5 (KJV)

Commentary on Mark 11:5

And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt? (Τί ποιεῖτε λύοντες τὸν πῶλον;)—the bystanders' challenge is natural and expected. Taking someone's animal without permission appears to be theft. The present participle lyontes (λύοντες, "loosing") emphasizes they were caught in the act. Mark's inclusion of this detail demonstrates the Gospel's honesty—it doesn't sanitize potential embarrassments but reports what happened authentically.This confrontation creates dramatic tension: will the disciples be accused of theft? Will their explanation be accepted? The ac...

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