Mark 11:8

8 The people gave him a wonderful welcome, some throwing their coats on the street, others spreading out rushes they had cut in the fields.

Mark 11:8 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 11:8

And many spread their garments in the way
Instead of carpets to ride on, and in honour to him as a king:

and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the
way;
in token of joy, as at the feast of tabernacles; (See Gill on Matthew 21:8).

Mark 11:8 In-Context

6 The disciples replied exactly as Jesus had instructed them, and the people let them alone.

7 They brought the colt to Jesus, spread their coats on it, and he mounted.

8 The people gave him a wonderful welcome, some throwing their coats on the street, others spreading out rushes they had cut in the fields.

9 Running ahead and following after, they were calling out, Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name!

10 Blessed the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in highest heaven!