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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 16:11

Believed not - This is proof that they did not expect his resurrection; proof that they were not easily deceived, and that nothing but the clearest evidence could undeceive them. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 16:9-11

Mark 16:9-11. When Jesus was risen early, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene “There is something very remarkable in this passage of the history. None of the apostles, or male disciples, were honoured with the first visions of the angels, or with the immediate news of Christ’s resurrection, far less with the first appearances of Jesus himself. The angels in the sepulchre kept themselves invisible all the time Peter and John were there. Perhaps the male disciples in general had this mark of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 16:1-11

RESURRECTION AND ASCENSION161. Morning of the resurrection (Matthew 28:1-15; Mark 16:1-11; Luke 24:1-12; John 20:1-18)It is not surprising that there are differences in the accounts of what people saw on the Sunday morning when Jesus rose from the dead. The sight of the empty tomb and the heavenly messengers produced a mixture of reactions - excitement, joy, anxiety, fear, wonder. There was confusion as people rushed here and there to tell others. One writer records what he heard from some,... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 16:11

was alive = is alive [again from the dead]. See note on zao. Matthew 9:18 . seen. Greek. theaomai. App-133 . of = by. Greek. hupo. App-104 . believed not = disbelieved [it]. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 16:11

And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, disbelieved.Disbelieved ... Does this not refer back to the sevenfold exorcism in Mark 16:9? It was not so much an inherent unbelief in the resurrection of Christ that is meant here, although that was in it, but the further incredibility of the fact that such a person as Mary Magdalene was the first to whom the Son of God appeared. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Mark 16:11

11. And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not—This, which is once and again repeated of them all, is most important in its bearing on their subsequent testimony to His resurrection at the risk of life itself. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 16:9-11

Jesus’ appearance to Mary Magdalene 16:9-11 (cf. John 20:11-18) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 16:9-18

1. Three post-resurrection appearances 16:9-18These three accounts stress the importance of disciples believing what Jesus had taught, specifically that He would rise from the dead, with increasing urgency. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 16:9-20

B. the appearances and ascension of Jesus 16:9-20Many modern interpreters believe Mark ended his Gospel with Mark 16:8. [Note: E.g., Carson and Moo, pp. 187-90.] This seems unlikely to some others since if he did he ended it with an example of disciples too fearful and amazed to bear witness to the resurrected Jesus. Throughout this Gospel we have noted many unique features that appeal to disciples to serve God by bearing bold witness to Jesus, even in spite of persecution and suffering. They... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 16:10-11

Mary reported to the disciples that she had seen the risen Christ (cf. Mark 16:7). While the rest of the Jews rejoiced, celebrating the Passover season, Jesus’ disciples mourned His death. They would not believe Mary’s eyewitness testimony. This should encourage other disciples who find that unbelievers will not believe their witness to the resurrection of Jesus. read more

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