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Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

Mark 16

Mark 16:1

MARK CHAPTER 16 MARK 15:1 Christ's resurrection is declared by angels to the two Marys and Salome. MARK 15:9 Christ himself appeareth to Mary Magdalene, MARK 15:12,13 to two of his disciples going into the country, MARK 15:14 and to the eleven; whom he commissions to preach the gospel to all the wor... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:3

Ver. 3,4. These were their thoughts as they were coming. Concerning the guard which they had set by Pilate's permission at the importunity of the Jewish priests and rulers, it is probable (the day before being the Jewish sabbath, in the observation of which the Jews were very strict) they had not he... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:5

Ver. 5-8. Both Luke and John mention two angels in the habit of young men. Matthew speaks of one sitting upon the stone. They might see him sitting upon the stone, and yet find him within also, the motions of angels are quick and undiscernible to our sense, or the stone might be rolled inward. That... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:9

Ver. 9-11. Concerning this appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene, SEE POOLE ON "MATTHEW 28:9", SEE POOLE ON "1 THESSALONIANS 20:14", and following verses to 1 THESSALONIANS 20:17 who gives a more full account than any other of this appearance.... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:12

Ver. 12,13. Of this appearance St. Luke gives us a very large account, LUKE 24:13. SEE POOLE ON "LUKE 24:13", and following verses to LUKE 24:35.... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:14

This most probably is the appearance mentioned LUKE 24:36 1 THESSALONIANS 20:19. SEE POOLE ON "LUKE 24:36". SEE POOLE ON "1 THESSALONIANS 20:19".... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:15

Ver. 15-18. SEE POOLE ON "MATTHEW 28:19". SEE POOLE ON "MATTHEW 28:20", where what we have here is largely explained.... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:19

Matthew saith nothing of our Saviour's ascension. Mark speaketh of it very shortly. Luke saith, _And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshippe... [ Continue Reading ]

Mark 16:20

Here is now the history of a great deal of following time, shortly epitomized in one verse. The first motion of the eleven was to Jerusalem, LUKE 24:52, and this was according to the express command of Christ, LUKE 24:49. There they _were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God,_ LUKE 2... [ Continue Reading ]

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