Mark 11:8

8 And many spread their garments in the way, and others cut down leaves off the trees and spread them in the way.

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 Then they said unto them even as Jesus had commanded, and they let them go.

7 They brought the colt to Jesus and cast their garments on him, and he sat upon him.

8 And many spread their garments in the way, and others cut down leaves off the trees and spread them in the way.

9 And those that went before and those that followed cried out, saying, Hosanna; Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord;

10 blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that comes in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.