Mark 16:18 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 16:17-20

Mark 16:17-20. And these signs shall follow them that believe Bengelius subjoins, “That believe with that very faith mentioned in the preceding verse.” (Though it is certain a man may work miracles and not have saving faith, Matthew 7:22-23.) “It was not one faith by which Paul was saved; another, by which he wrought miracles. Even at this day, in every believer, faith has a latent miraculous power: (every effect of prayer being really miraculous:) although in many, because of their... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 16:15-18

166. On a mountain in Galilee (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18)The apostles had an indication why Jesus had told them to go to Galilee when he took them up one of the mountains. From there they could look out to the next stage of the kingdom’s mission, the Gentile nations beyond. The three and a half years public ministry of Jesus had been limited to Israel (cf. Matthew 10:5-6; Matthew 15:24; Romans 15:8), but the ministry that the risen Jesus now passed on to his disciples extended to all... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 16:18

They shall take up serpents. See Acts 28:5 . Compare Luke 10:19 . if they drink, &c. The condition to be seen by the result. App-118 . drink , &c. Eusebius (iii. 39) records this of John and of Barsabas, surnamed Justus. not = by no means. Greek. ou me. App-105 . lay hands on (Greek. epi. App-104 .) the sick . See Acts 3:7 ; Acts 19:11 Acts 19:12 ; Acts 2:8 , Acts 2:9 , Acts 2:10 . c. 1 Corinthians 12:9 , 1 Corinthians 12:28 . James 5:14 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 16:18

Mark 16:18. They shall take up serpents;— The power here referred to, included, as in the case of St. Paul, Act 28:3-5 an ability to heal the most dangerous wounds given by the bite of the most noxious animals. We must understand the next clause with some restrictions; as much as to say, "If by some secret or open attempt they drink any deadly poison, it shall not hurt them:" for it is not to be imagined that God ever intended these miraculous powers should be used merely for ostentation, or to... 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 16:14-18

Jesus’ appearance to the Eleven 16:14-18 (cf. Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23)The writer said that Jesus appeared to the Eleven on this occasion. However, John qualified that statement by explaining that Thomas was absent (John 20:24). The writer was speaking of the Eleven as a group. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 16:17-18

These verses also support the primary importance of believing. Those who believe, not just the Eleven, would continue to perform supernatural acts. Throughout Scripture such "signs" always signified that something of supernatural origin was happening, and they authenticated the message that the witness bore (cf. Mark 16:20)."The signs authenticated the faith the early believers proclaimed, not the personal faith that any one of them exercised." [Note: Grassmick, p. 196.] The Twelve had already... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 16:18

16:18 not (b-16) 'In no wise.' a strong negative. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:1-20

The Resurrection1-8. The women at the tomb, and the angel (Matthew 28:1; Luke 24:1; John 20:1). See on Mt and Jn.1. Mary the mother of James] lit. ’Mary of James,’ i.e. probably ’Mary daughter of James,’ or just possibly ’Mary wife of James.’ She is perhaps the same as Mary the mother of James and Joses, Mark 15:40.9-20. Conclusion of the Gospel. One uncial MS gives a second termination to the Gospel as follows: ’And they reported all the things that had been commanded them briefly (or... read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 16:17-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 16:15-18

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 16:18

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 16:18

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

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 16:14-18

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 16:17-18

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Mark 16:18

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 16:1-20

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