Marc - Caput 11

Marc 11.1 et cum adpropinquarent Hierosolymae et Bethaniae ad montem Olivarum mittit duos ex discipulis suis Marc 11.2 et ait illis ite in castellum quod est contra vos et statim introeuntes illuc invenietis pullum ligatum super quem nemo adhuc hominum sedit solvite illum et adducite Marc 11.3 et si quis vobis dixerit quid facitis dicite quia Domino necessarius est et continuo illum dimittet huc Marc 11.4 et abeuntes invenerunt pullum ligatum ante ianuam foris in bivio et solvunt eum Marc 11.5 et quidam de illic stantibus dicebant illis quid facitis solventes pullum Marc 11.6 qui dixerunt eis sicut praeceperat illis Iesus et dimiserunt eis Marc 11.7 et duxerunt pullum ad Iesum et inponunt illi vestimenta sua et sedit super eo Marc 11.8 multi autem vestimenta sua straverunt in via alii autem frondes caedebant de arboribus et sternebant in via Marc 11.9 et qui praeibant et qui sequebantur clamabant dicentes osanna benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini Marc 11.10 benedictum quod venit regnum patris nostri David osanna in excelsis Marc 11.11 et introivit Hierosolyma in templum et circumspectis omnibus cum iam vespera esset hora exivit in Bethania cum duodecim Marc 11.12 et alia die cum exirent a Bethania esuriit Marc 11.13 cumque vidisset a longe ficum habentem folia venit si quid forte inveniret in ea et cum venisset ad eam nihil invenit praeter folia non enim erat tempus ficorum Marc 11.14 et respondens dixit ei iam non amplius in aeternum quisquam fructum ex te manducet et audiebant discipuli eius Marc 11.15 et veniunt Hierosolymam et cum introisset templum coepit eicere vendentes et ementes in templo et mensas nummulariorum et cathedras vendentium columbas evertit Marc 11.16 et non sinebat ut quisquam vas transferret per templum Marc 11.17 et docebat dicens eis non scriptum est quia domus mea domus orationis vocabitur omnibus gentibus vos autem fecistis eam speluncam latronum Marc 11.18 quo audito principes sacerdotum et scribae quaerebant quomodo eum perderent timebant enim eum quoniam universa turba admirabatur super doctrina eius Marc 11.19 et cum vespera facta esset egrediebatur de civitate Marc 11.20 et cum mane transirent viderunt ficum aridam factam a radicibus Marc 11.21 et recordatus Petrus dicit ei rabbi ecce ficus cui maledixisti aruit Marc 11.22 et respondens Iesus ait illis habete fidem Dei Marc 11.23 amen dico vobis quicumque dixerit huic monti tollere et mittere in mare et non haesitaverit in corde suo sed crediderit quia quodcumque dixerit fiat fiet ei Marc 11.24 propterea dico vobis omnia quaecumque orantes petitis credite quia accipietis et veniet vobis Marc 11.25 et cum stabitis ad orandum dimittite si quid habetis adversus aliquem ut et Pater vester qui in caelis est dimittat vobis peccata vestra Marc 11.26 quod si vos non dimiseritis nec Pater vester qui in caelis est dimittet vobis peccata vestra Marc 11.27 et veniunt rursus Hierosolymam et cum ambularet in templo accedunt ad eum summi sacerdotes et scribae et seniores Marc 11.28 et dicunt illi in qua potestate haec facis et quis tibi dedit hanc potestatem ut ista facias Marc 11.29 Iesus autem respondens ait illis interrogabo vos et ego unum verbum et respondete mihi et dicam vobis in qua potestate haec faciam Marc 11.30 baptismum Iohannis de caelo erat an ex hominibus respondete mihi Marc 11.31 at illi cogitabant secum dicentes si dixerimus de caelo dicet quare ergo non credidistis ei Marc 11.32 sed dicemus ex hominibus timebant populum omnes enim habebant Iohannem quia vere propheta esset Marc 11.33 et respondentes dicunt Iesu nescimus respondens Iesus ait illis neque ego dico vobis in qua potestate haec faciam

Marc : Caput 11

Introduction to Mark Chapter 11

Chapter 11 of the Gospel of Mark marks the beginning of Jesus' last week in Jerusalem. In this rich and dramatic text, Jesus challenges the established order through his presence and actions. We witness his triumphant entry, the cleansing of the temple, and conflicts with the religious authorities. This chapter addresses essential themes such as messianic kingship, true worship, and the power of faith.

Mark 11 presents Jesus as the King who comes to judge and purify. We invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that shed light on the profound and provocative themes of this crucial chapter.

Scriptures that Illuminate Mark 11

Zechariah 9:9

"Rejoice greatly, O city of Zion! Rejoice, Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey." This Old Testament prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem, described in Mark 11:1-11.

Jeremiah 7:11

"Is this temple that bears my name become a den of thieves in your eyes?" Jesus quotes this passage in Mark 11:17 during the cleansing of the temple, highlighting how the religious leaders had corrupted the temple's true purpose.

Psalms 118:25-26

"Lord, save us! Lord, Make us prosper! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. From the house of the Lord, we bless you." This psalm is quoted by the crowd in Mark 11:9-10 during the triumphant entry of Jesus, who is recognized as the awaited Messiah.

Isaiah 56:7

"I will bring them to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. Your burnt offerings and your sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all." Jesus evokes this passage in Mark 11:17 during the cleansing of the temple, reaffirming that the temple is to be a place of prayer for all nations.

Matthew 17:20

"He answered, 'Because your faith is small. I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for them.'" This verse echoes Jesus' teaching on faith in Mark 11:23-24, where he encourages us to move mountains through prayer and faith.

Conclusion

Reflecting on these passages, we better understand the depth of Jesus' message and the importance of his mission. Mark chapter 11 invites us to renew our faith and recognize Jesus as our King, the one who purifies and restores our relationship with God.