Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 11:6
And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
Verse 6. And they let them go.] Having a full assurance that the beast should be safely and speedily restored.
Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible
And they said unto them,…. The very express words,
even as Jesus had commanded: not that these were the words they said, but “the Lord hath need of him”: upon which they said no more, were satisfied and contented, that they should untie the colt, and take it with them:
and they let them go; and the colt with them, very freely;
[See comments on Mt 21:6].
Fuente: John Gill’s Exposition of the Entire Bible
1) “And they said unto them,” (hoi de eipan autois) “Then they (the two disciples) said unto them,” to them who stood by, to those near the colt, to those who challenged them, as the Lord had indicated they would.
2) “Even as Jesus had commanded:- (kathos eipen ho lesous) “Just as Jesus had instructed or directed them. The true servant obeys his master, in minute detail; This is the emphasis of Mark, Luk 19:34; 1Co 4:2.
3) “And they let them go.” (kai aphekan autous) “And they let them go.” The by-standers did not further question or detain the two disciples, from taking the colt to be used by the Lord, then returned, Mar 11:3; Luk 19:35; Mat 21:6.
The owner is also believed to have possibly been a disciple of the Lord.
Fuente: Garner-Howes Baptist Commentary
6 And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
Ver. 6. See Trapp on “ Mat 21:6 “ See Trapp on “ Luk 19:34 “ See Trapp on “ Luk 19:35 “
Fuente: John Trapp’s Complete Commentary (Old and New Testaments)
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Fuente: Companion Bible Notes, Appendices and Graphics
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Their explanation was accepted as Jesus said it would be.
Fuente: Combined Bible Commentary
Mar 11:6. And they (the questioners) let them (the two disciples) go, or let them alone to do what they wished. Peculiar to Mark, and corresponding with the message of Mar 11:3. The reference to the prophecy of Zechariah (Matthew, John) is omitted by Mark and Luke.