Mark 11:9

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

Mark 11:9 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 11:9

And they that went before, and they that followed
They that came from Jerusalem to meet him, and they that followed him from Jericho and other parts; which two bodies, the one went before him, and the other followed after him: and

cried, saying, Hosanna, blessed is he that cometh in the name of the
Lord; (See Gill on Matthew 21:9).

Mark 11:9 In-Context

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!
11 He entered Jerusalem, then entered the Temple. He looked around, taking it all in. But by now it was late, so he went back to Bethany with the Twelve.
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