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    Mark 16 (KJV)

    Read Mark chapter 16 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Mark 16

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    Mark 16:15

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    Mark 16 Summary

    Mark 16 records the resurrection of Jesus and His post-resurrection appearances. The women come to the tomb at sunrise to anoint Jesus' body and find the stone rolled away. A young man in white tells them, 'He is risen; he is not here.' They are instructed to tell the disciples and Peter that Jesus goes before them into Galilee.

    Jesus appears first to Mary Magdalene, then to two disciples on a road, and finally to the eleven. He rebukes their unbelief and commissions them: 'Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.' After speaking these words, Jesus ascends into heaven and sits at the right hand of God. The disciples go forth preaching everywhere, 'the Lord working with them.'

    Key Themes

    ResurrectionCommissioned WitnessOvercoming UnbeliefAscension

    Key Verses in Mark 16

    "He is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him."

    — Mark 16:6

    The core message of Christianity — the tomb is empty because Jesus is alive.

    "Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."

    — Mark 16:15

    Mark's version of the Great Commission — the gospel is for every person, everywhere.

    Life Application

    Even the first disciples struggled to believe the resurrection — don't be discouraged when faith feels hard. Jesus meets us in our doubt and still commissions us. He's alive, He's ascended, and He works with those who go in His name.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Mark 16:9-20 in the original text?

    This is debated. The earliest manuscripts of Mark end at verse 8. Most scholars believe verses 9-20 were added later, though the content is consistent with other Gospel accounts. Many Bibles include a note about this textual question.

    Why does the angel single out Peter in Mark 16:7?

    Peter had denied Jesus three times and likely felt disqualified. The angel's specific mention — 'tell his disciples and Peter' — is a personal assurance that Peter was not excluded. It's a beautiful picture of Jesus' grace toward those who have failed.

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