Mark - 11:6

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6 They said to them just as Jesus had said, and they let them go.

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Explanation and meaning of Mark 11:6.

Differing Translations

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And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
and they said to them as Jesus commanded, and they suffered them.
But on their giving the answer that Jesus had bidden them give, they let them take it.
And they said to them the words which Jesus had said; and they let them go.
And they spoke to them just as Jesus had instructed them. And they permitted them.
And the two disciples answered as Jesus had told them; and they allowed them to go.

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Historical Commentaries

Scholarly Analysis and Interpretation.

And they let them go - Having a full assurance that the beast should be safely and speedily restored.

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 Gill on Matthew 21:6.

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