Mark 16:4-6 KJV

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 16:3-4

"Who shall roll us away the stone?" Two things occurred together in attempting the last service to the buried Christ—weak, though willing and loving instruments, and a practically insurmountable difficulty. They themselves were unable to roll away the stone which closed the sepulcher, "for it was exceeding great." This experience has often been repeated. I. HOW FOREBODINGS OF DIFFICULTY IN CHRISTIAN SERVICE OFTEN ARISE . 1 . By discounting the help of Christ. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:3-4

The stone rolled away. Day was dawning on Jerusalem when the women saw this strange sight. Day was dawning in their hearts too, for slowly and surely the darkness of doubt and grief was stealing away. And day was dawning on the whole world, and on all future ages of history, for the Sun of Righteousness had risen, bringing life and immortality to light. No three days in human history were so momentous as these of which the context speaks; for it was on them that the great conflict between... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:4

And looking up ( ἀναβλέψασαι ) they see ( θεωροῦσιν ) that the stone is rolled back ( ἀποκεκύλισται ): for it was exceeding great ( μέγας σφόδρα ). At this point we learn from St. John that Mary Magdalene ran away to tell Peter and John ( John 20:2 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:5

And entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, arrayed in a white robe; and they were amazed . They enter the tomb, the expression "tomb" including the ante-chamber They see that the stone has been rolled back, so as to expose the entrance into the place where Jesus had lain. On that stone a young man was sitting. The angel peared in the form of a young man, because youth indicates the vigor, the beauty, and the strength of angels. The good angels always appear... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:6

And he saith unto them, Be not amazed — μὴ ἐκθαμβεῖσθε , the same word— ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, which hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him ; that is, here is the place where they laid him ( ἴδε ὁ τόπος ). St. Matthew ( Matthew 28:6 ) says, "Come, see the place where the Lord lay" ( δεῦτε ἴδετε τὸν τόπον ). This seems to imply that the women actually entered the inner chamber, and saw the very place where the Lord... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:6

"He is not here." I. THE PLACE WHERE CHRIST HAS BEEN ' IS NOT ALWAYS THE PLACE WHERE CHRIST IS . II. IT IS A LIVING AND NOT A DEAD CHRIST THAT CHRISTIANS ARE TO SEEK . III. THEY THAT TRULY SEEK CHRIST WILL , EVEN THROUGH DISAPPOINTMENT , LEARN WHERE TO FIND HIM . IV. THE DUTIES OF SORROWING LOVE ARE DISPLACED BY THE DUTIES OF REJOICING FAITH .—M. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 16:1-8

See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 28:1-8.Mark 16:1Sweet spices - “Aromatics.” Substances used in embalming. The idea of sweetness is not, however, implied in the original. Many of the substances used for embalming were “bitter” - as, for example, myrrh - and none of them, perhaps, could properly be called “sweet.” The word “spices” expresses all that there is in the original.Anoint him - Embalm him, or apply these spices to his body to keep it from putrefaction. This is proof... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 16:3-6

Mark 16:3-6 . And they said, Who shall roll us away the stone This seems to have been the only difficulty they apprehended. So they knew nothing of Pilate’s having sealed the stone, and placed a guard of soldiers there. And when they looked Αναβλεψασαι , and having lifted up their eyes; they saw Namely, before they arrived quite at the sepulchre; that the stone was rolled away An angel having descended and done this, as is recorded Matthew 28:2; where see the note. For it was very... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Mark 16:1-8

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 16:3-6

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