111 And when they come nigh to Jerusalem, to Bethphage, and Bethany, unto the mount of the Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples, 2 and saith to them, 'Go away to the village that is over-against you, and immediately, entering into it, ye shall find a colt tied, on which no one of men hath sat, having loosed it, bring 'it': 3 and if any one may say to you, Why do ye this? say ye that the lord hath need of it, and immediately he will send it hither.' 4 And they went away, and found the colt tied at the door without, by the two ways, and they loose it, 5 and certain of those standing there said to them, 'What do ye—loosing the colt?' 6 and they said to them as Jesus commanded, and they suffered them. 7 And they brought the colt unto Jesus, and did cast upon it their garments, and he sat upon it,
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 11:1-7
Commentary on Mark 11:1-11
(Read Mark 11:1-11)
Christ's coming into Jerusalem thus remarkably, shows that he was not afraid of the power and malice of his enemies. This would encourage his disciples who were full of fear. Also, that he was not disquieted at the thoughts of his approaching sufferings. But all marked his humiliation; and these matters teach us not to mind high things, but to condescend to those of low estate. How ill it becomes Christians to take state, when Christ was so far from claiming it! They welcomed his person; Blessed is he that cometh, the "He that should come," so often promised, so long expected; he comes in the name of the Lord. Let him have our best affections; he is a blessed Saviour, and brings blessings to us, and blessed be He that sent him. Praises be to our God, who is in the highest heavens, over all, God blessed for ever.