Mark 16:17-18

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 16:14-18

Here is, I. The conviction which Christ gave his apostles of the truth of his resurrection (Mark 16:14); He appeared to them himself, when they were all together, as they sat at meat, which gave him an opportunity to eat and drink with them, for their full satisfaction; see Acts 10:41. And still, when he appeared to them, he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, for even at the general meeting in Galilee, some doubted, as we find Matt. 28:17. Note, The evidences of the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Mark 16:9-20

16:9-20 When he had risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary of Magdala, out of whom he had cast seven devils. She went and told the news to those who had been with him, who were mourning and weeping. When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe. After that he appeared in another form to two of them as they walked, as they were on their way to the country. And they went away and told the news to the rest, but they did not... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 16:17

And these signs shall follow them that believe ,.... Not all of them, but some; and not always, only for a time; and which were necessary for the confirmation of the Gospel, and the establishment of Christianity in the world; and not only believing hearers, but believing ministers of the word, are chiefly designed; and this is said, for the encouragement both of those that preach the Gospel, and of them that hear, believe and obey. The Persic version, contrary to all others, reads, "ye shall... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 16:18

They shall take up serpents ,.... The Arabic version adds, "in their own hands"; and in an ancient manuscript of Beza's it is read, "in the hands"; so the Apostle Paul had a viper, which fastened and hung on his hand, which he shook off, without receiving any harm from it, Acts 28:3 . And if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them ; not that they were hereby warranted to drink poison, to show what power they had; but should they accidentally drink it, or rather should they... 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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:1-18

Parallel passages: Matthew 28:1-15 ; Luke 24:1-49 ; John 20:1-23 .— An eventful day. I. THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST . 1 . The morning of our Lord ' s resurrection. The first day of the week on which the events recorded in this section of the chapter took place was an eventful one. On the morning of that day we are placed side by side with some weeping women. They are Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome the wife of Zebedee. They had loved their Lord... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:15-18

The great commission. Whether these words were spoken at once upon one occasion, or whether they are the summing up of many words uttered by our Lord between his resurrection and ascension, one thing is clear—they are the unburdening of his great heart of what was the load chiefly pressing upon it. Why had he condescended to live upon earth, to fulfill a ministry of humiliation, to endure unequalled woes, to die a death of ignominy and of shame? Surely not that after his departure from... read more

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