ESV Reformation Study Bible – Mark 11:2
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Mark 11:2

11:2 you will find. This text witnesses to the supernatural knowledge of Jesus (cf. John 1:48–50).

colt. A young donkey (Matt. 21:2; John 12:15). The Old Testament prophesied Jesus’ actions (Zech. 9:9), which in this case identify Him clearly as the Messiah. Zechariah prophesied the coming of a righteous and gentle King to bring salvation.