And they spoke to them just as Jesus had commanded. So they let them go.
Parallel translations
- WEB They said to them just as Jesus had said, and they let them go.
- KJV And they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded: and they let them go.
- BSB The disciples answered as Jesus had instructed them, and the people gave them permission.
- NASB And they told them just as Jesus had said, and they gave them permission.
- NLT They said what Jesus had told them to say, and they were permitted to take it.
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Quick answer
The disciples answer as Jesus instructed, and the bystanders let them take the donkey.
Overview
By repeating Jesus' words, the disciples meet no resistance, and the colt is released. The smooth fulfillment again highlights Jesus' authoritative foreknowledge. Faithful obedience to Christ's word accomplishes His purpose.
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Mark drives urgently to the cross, showing Jesus the Son of God as the suffering Servant who 'came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.'
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