Mark 11:3 meaning and explanation

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

Mark 11:3, Berean Standard Bible

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Jesus is sending two disciples to fetch a colt for his entry into Jerusalem, and he prepares them for the question an owner or bystander will surely ask. His instruction gives them both a reason and a promise: the animal is needed for the Lord's purpose and will be returned without delay.

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