Mark 11:3

And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.

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Other Translations for Mark 11:3

BSB
If anyone asks, 'Why are you doing this?' tell him, 'The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.'"
AKJV
And if any man say to you, Why do you this? say you that the Lord has need of him; and straightway he will send him here.
CPDV
And if anyone will say to you: 'What are you doing?' Say that the Lord has need of him. And he will immediately send him here."
ERV
And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.
NHEB
If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' say, 'Because the Lord needs it,' and he will send it back here at once."
SMT
And if any say to you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord has need of him; and quickly will he send him here.

Commentary for Mark 11:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 11:3
Summary
Jesus explains what to say if questioned
Place
Bethphage
Event
Jesus provides explanation
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative