Mark 16:15-20 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:16

He that believeth - He that credits this Gospel as a revelation from God: and is baptized - takes upon him the profession of it, obliging himself to walk according to its precepts: he shall be saved - redeemed from sin here, and brought at last to the enjoyment of my eternal glory. But he that believeth not, shall be damned - because he rejects the only provision that could be effectual to his soul's salvation. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:17

These signs shall follow - Or rather, accompany; this is the proper import of the original word παρακολουθησει , from παρα with, and ακολουθεω , I follow. Them that believe - The believers, as we express it; i.e. the apostles, and all those who in those primitive times were endued with miraculous powers, for the confirmation of the doctrines they preached. In my name - That is, by the authority and influence of the almighty Jesus. Cast out devils - Whose kingdom Jesus... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:18

Take up serpents - Several MSS. add εν ταις χερσιν , in their hands - shall be enabled to give, when such a proof may be serviceable to the cause of truth, this evidence of their being continually under the power and protection of God, and that all nature is subject to him. This also was literally fulfilled in the case of Paul, Acts 28:5 . If they drink any deadly thing - Θανασιμον ( φαρμακον ) being understood - if they should through mistake, or accident, drink any poisonous... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:19

After the Lord had spoken - These things, and conversed with them for forty days, he was taken up into heaven, there to appear in the presence of God for us. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:20

The Lord working with them - This co-operation was twofold, internal and external. Internal, illuminating their minds, convincing them of the truth, and establishing them in it. External, conveying their word to the souls that heard it, by the demonstration of the Holy Ghost; convincing them of sin, righteousness, and judgment; justifying them by his blood, and sanctifying them by his Spirit. Though miraculous powers are not now requisite, because the truth of the Gospel has been... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:16

Verse 16 Mark 16:16He who shall believe and be baptized shall be saved. This promise was added in order to allure all mankind to believe; as it is followed, on the other hand, by a threatening of awful destruction, in order to terrify unbelievers. Nor is it wonderful that salvation is promised to believers; for, by believing in the only begotten Son of God, not only are they reckoned among the children of God, but receiving the gift of free justification and of the Spirit of regeneration, they... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:17

Verse 17 17And these signs shall follow them that shall believe. As the Lord, while he still lived with men in the world, had ratified the faith of his gospel by miracles, so now he extends the same power to the future, lest the disciples should imagine that it could not be separated from his bodily presence. For it was of very great importance that this divine power of Christ should continue to be exerted amongst believers, that it might be certainly known that he was risen from, the dead, and... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:19

Verse 19 Mark 16:19.And after the Lord had thus spoken to them. The Evangelist Matthew, having extolled in magnificent language the reign of Christ over the whole world, says nothing about his ascension to heaven. Mark, too, takes no notice of the place and the manner, both of which are described by Luke; for he says that the disciples were led out to Bethany, that from the Mount of Olives, (Matthew 24:3,) whence he had descended to undergo the ignominy of the cross, he might ascend the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:20

Verse 20 Mark 16:19.And sat down at the right hand of God. In other passages I have explained what is meant by this expression, namely, that Christ was raised on high, that he might be exalted above angels and all creatures; that by his agency the Father might govern the world, and, in short, that before him every knee might bow, (Philippians 2:10.) It is the same as if he were called God’s Deputy, to represent the person of God; and, therefore, we must not imagine to ourselves any one place,... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:1-18

The Resurrection. In the early dawn—"at the rising of the sun" on the morning after the sabbath—that one most wondrous sabbath, the last of the old series—hasty feet were hurrying to the sepulcher. They were those of Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James, and Salome. Love drew them thus early to the sacred tomb. But they were bringing "spices that they might come and anoint him," so far were they from expecting what had taken place. It does not appear that any of the disciples were... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:16

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:17

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:19

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:20

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:16

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:17

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:19

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:1-18

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