Mark 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 16

1 And the sabbath passing, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome, bought spices, so that coming they might anoint Him.

2 And very early on the first of the sabbaths, the sun having risen, they came upon the tomb.

3 And they said to themselves, Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?

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Chapter Summary

1 An angel declaes the resurrection of Christ to three women 9 Christ appears to Mary Magdalene: 12 to two going to the country: 14 then to the apostles, 15 whom He sends forth to preach the gospel.

Key Greek Words

ἐλθοῦσαι accompany, appear, bring G2064
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
εἰς against, among, as G1519
οὐκ long, nay, neither G3756
οὐδενὶ any (man), aught, man G3762

People & Context

The Empty Tomb

Early on the first day of the week, women arrive with spices. They find the stone rolled away and a young man in white who announces that Jesus the Na…

Appearances of the Risen Christ

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, then to two disciples walking in the country, and finally to the Eleven, reproaching them for their unbelief and hard…

The Great Commission and Ascension

Jesus commands the disciples to proclaim the gospel to all creation, promising miraculous signs to believers. He then ascends to the right hand of God…

Timeline

The Empty Tomb

Early on the first day of the week, women arrive with spices. They find the stone rolled away and a young man in white who announces that Jesus the Nazarene is raised and going to Galilee.

Mark 16:1-8
Appearances of the Risen Christ

Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene, then to two disciples walking in the country, and finally to the Eleven, reproaching them for their unbelief and hardness of heart regarding His resurrection.

Mark 16:9-14
The Great Commission and Ascension

Jesus commands the disciples to proclaim the gospel to all creation, promising miraculous signs to believers. He then ascends to the right hand of God, while the disciples preach everywhere.

Mark 16:15-20

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