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Eyewitness Detail
Commentators note the vivid, specific details in this verse: the colt was tied 'at the door,' 'outside,' and 'in the open street.' This precision is seen as a hallmark of Mark's Gospel, suggesting it came from an eyewitness, likely the Apostle Peter, which adds a layer of historical authenticity to the account.
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A colt tied at the door without in the open street (πωλον δεδεμενον προς θυραν εξω επ του αμφοδου). A carefully drawn picture. The…
19th Century
Bishop
Without in a place where two ways met.—Each touch is characteristic of Saint Mark, and implies personal observation on the part of…
The disciples found the colt as Jesus had told them and carried out his orders to the letter. The people (the owners? see Lk 19:33) did not object …
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17th Century
Pastor
And they went their way
The two disciples went to the village, where Christ sent them, without objecting any difficu…
17th Century
Minister
Christ's coming into Jerusalem so remarkably shows that He was not afraid of the power and malice of His enemies. This would encourage His disciple…