📖 Mark — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Mark 11:1 And Rwhen they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,
Mark 11:2 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.
Mark 11:3 And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye Rthat the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.
Mark 11:4 And they went their way, Rand found the colt tied by the door without in a place where two ways met; and they loose him.
Mark 11:5 And certain of them that stood there said unto them, What do ye, loosing the colt?
Mark 11:6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
Mark 11:7 And they brought Rthe colt to Jesus, and cast their garments on him; and he sat upon him.
Mark 11:8 And many spread their garments in the way: and others Rcut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the way.
Mark 11:9 And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, RHosanna; Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord:
Mark 11:10 Blessed be Rthe kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.
Mark 11:11 And RJesus entered into Jerusalem, and into the temple: and when he had looked round about upon all things, and now the eventide was come, he went out unto Bethany with the twelve.
Mark 11:12 And on the morrow, when they were come from Bethany, Rhe was hungry:
Mark 11:13 And Rseeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet.
Mark 11:14 And Jesus answered and said unto it, No man eat fruit of thee hereafter for ever. And his disciples heard it.
Mark 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: Rand Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;
Mark 11:16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.
Mark 11:17 And he taught, saying unto them, RIs it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
Mark 11:18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they Rfeared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.
Mark 11:19 RAnd when even was come, he went out of the city.
Mark 11:20 And in the morning, as they passed by, they Rsaw the fig tree dried up from the roots.
Mark 11:21 And Peter calling to remembrance saith unto him, Master, behold, the fig tree which thou cursedst is withered away.
Mark 11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, RHave faith in God.
Mark 11:23 For verily I say unto you, That Rwhosoever 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.
Mark 11:24 Therefore I say unto you, RWhat things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.
Mark 11:25 And when ye Rstand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.
Mark 11:26 But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.
Mark 11:27 And they come again to Jerusalem: and Ras he was walking in the temple, there come to him the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders,
Mark 11:28 And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?
Mark 11:29 And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
Mark 11:30 RThe baptism of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer me.
Mark 11:31 And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say, RWhy then did ye not believe him?
Mark 11:32 But if we shall say, Of men; Rthey feared the people: for all men counted John, that he was a prophet indeed.
Mark 11:33 And they answered and said unto Jesus, We cannot tell. And Jesus answering saith unto them, RNeither do I tell you by what authority I do these things.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 11:1–11 — Jesus enters Jerusalem amid acclamation
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus sends for a colt, enters Jerusalem, and receives the crowd’s praise concerning the coming kingdom of David. He goes into the temple, looks around, and later withdraws to Bethany.
Key Truth: Consider the King’s purpose rather than only the excitement of the crowd.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And when they ____ nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount …” (Mark 11:1)
Find it in Mark 11:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And they ____ unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let …” (Mark 11:6)
Find it in Mark 11:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And they brought the colt to ____ , and cast their garments on him; and he sat …” (Mark 11:7)
Find it in Mark 11:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 11:12–26 — Fig tree and temple events call for fruit and faithful prayer
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus addresses an unfruitful fig tree and confronts trade in the temple, recalling its purpose as a house of prayer. When the withered tree is seen, he teaches faith, prayer, and forgiveness.
Key Truth: Let worship include fruitful faith and forgiveness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And on the ____ , when they were come from Bethany, he was hungry:” (Mark 11:12)
Find it in Mark 11:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And when even was ____ , he went out of the city.” (Mark 11:19)
Find it in Mark 11:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But if ye do not forgive, neither will your ____ which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.” (Mark 11:26)
Find it in Mark 11:26 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Mark 11:27–33 — A challenge to authority meets a question about John
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The leaders ask Jesus by what authority he acts. His question about John’s baptism exposes their concern with public opinion, and their refusal to answer leads to his refusal of their demanded explanation.
Key Truth: Do not let fear of opinion replace an honest response to truth.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And they ____ again to Jerusalem: and as he was walking in the …” (Mark 11:27)
Find it in Mark 11:27 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of John, was it from heaven, or of men? answer …” (Mark 11:30)
Find it in Mark 11:30 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And Jesus ____ and said unto them, I will also ask of you …” (Mark 11:29)
Find it in Mark 11:29 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 56:7 — Jesus recalls the temple’s purpose as a house of prayer for all nations.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How could forgiveness or honesty make your worship more faithful?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Mark 11:1–11 (Jesus enters Jerusalem amid acclamation) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Mark 11:12–26 (Fig tree and temple events call for fruit and faithful prayer) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Mark 11:27–33 (A challenge to authority meets a question about John) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What contrast explains Jesus' challenge to temple practice?
5. What responsibility toward others accompanies standing in prayer?
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