Mark 11:2

and 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.

Berean Standard Bible

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Study note

Setting — Jesus directs two disciples to a nearby village as they approach Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. He orders them to untie a specific colt that has never been ridden and bring it to him.

The words — ὑπάγετε (hupagete) carries the imperative “do go” or “proceed,” while κώμην (kōmēn) identifies the location as a “village.”

The thread — This command to find a tied colt in a nearby village runs parallel to Luke 19:30 and Matthew 21:2.

Why it lands — The text demands immediate action based on a specific, previously arranged provision. It asks the reader to comply with a directive that requires trust in the stated outcome.

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The Greek words

King James Version

And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over against you: and as soon as ye be entered into it, ye shall find a colt tied, whereon never man sat; loose him, and bring him.

Cross-references

Matthew 21:2 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.
Luke 19:30 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.