KJV ORIGINAL
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.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
He told them, 'Go into that village right across from you. As soon as you walk in, you'll find a young donkey tied up that no one has ever ridden. Untie it and bring it back to me.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus knew exactly what he needed and where to find it — down to the details.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The Gospel of Mark was likely written by John Mark, a companion of Peter, for a Gentile Christian audience, possibly in Rome, during the mid-to-late first century CE. It aimed to preserve Peter's teachings about Jesus' life, ministry, death, and resurrection, offering encouragement and instruction to believers, potentially amidst persecution.
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