Mark 11:3

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“If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’””

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BSBPD

“If anyone asks, ‘Why are you doing this?’ tell him, ‘The Lord needs it and will return it shortly.’””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And if any one say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye, The Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him back hither.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 11:3 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Chronicles 29:12Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all.
  2. Psalms 24:1The earth is the LORD’s, and the fullness thereof, the world and all who dwell therein.
  3. Psalms 110:3Your people shall be willing on Your day of battle. Arrayed in holy splendor, from the womb of the dawn, to You belongs the dew of Your youth.
  4. Mark 14:15And he will show you a large upper room, furnished and ready. Make preparations for us there.”
  5. Acts 1:24And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
  6. Acts 10:36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
  7. Acts 17:25Nor is He served by human hands, as if He needed anything, because He Himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.
  8. 2 Corinthians 8:9For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.
  9. Hebrews 2:7You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor

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