Mark 16:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

Here is, 1. Christ welcomed into the upper world (Mark 16:19): After the Lord had spoken what he had to say to his disciples, he went up into heaven, in a cloud; which we have a particular account of (Acts 1:9), and he had not only an admission, but an abundant entrance, into his kingdom there; he was received up, received in state, with loud acclamations of the heavenly hosts; and he sat on the right hand of God: sitting in a posture of rest, for now he had finished his work, and a posture of... 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 16:20

And they went forth ,.... After this the apostles went forth, from Galilee to Jerusalem; and on the day of pentecost, they appeared publicly, and preached the Gospel in divers languages; and after the death of Stephen, and the persecution raised upon that, they went forth from Jerusalem; see Isaiah 2:3 . And preached every where ; not only in Judea, and in the neighbouring countries, but all over the world, in process of time: the Lord working with them ; making their ministry... 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 16:20

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

Ascension. Christ ascended on high. How could it be otherwise? He came into this world in a manner and with accompaniments so remarkable, he lived in this world a life so singular and unique, that it was but appropriate that he should quit this world as none other has ever done. What is meant by his being "received up"—where "heaven" is,—this we do not know; our knowledge is limited, and our power of conceiving the eternity and infinity around us is feeble. One thing we do see, and that... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

The gospel the Word of the ascended Lord. These words, at the end of Mark's account, give the great sequence of our Lord's manifestation. The Ascension was the divinely necessary result of the Resurrection; the gospel is the necessary fruit on the human side of the experience produced in the hearts of the disciples by his life and work. Such a series of events could not end in silence. As in life, so in death, resurrection, and exaltation, Jesus Christ "could not be hid." The preaching of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

The Ascension. And now after "he was manifested" many times, showing "himself alive after his passion by many proofs, appearing unto them by the space of forty days," and having taught to his disciples, in the new light of his resurrection, "the things concerning the kingdom of God," he—the Lord Jesus"—"was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God," "the heaven" receiving him "until the times of restoration of all things." Now the holy, earthly life of Jesus is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

The Ascension. I. THE ASCENT OF CHRIST FOLLOWS FROM HIS DESCENT . His glory was conditioned and prepared for by his self-humiliation for our sakes. II. HE IS NOW IN THE SEAT OF SPIRITUAL POWER AND GLORY . The right hand of God is a figure of omnipotence. This power is felt in and through all the thought and development of the world. III. THIS POWER IS FELT IN HUMAN WORKS OF LOVE . Good signs ever are following the course of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

Parallel passages: Luke 24:50-53 ; Acts 1:9-12 .— The Ascension. I. CIRCUMSTANCES IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING . Our Lord led the apostles out "as far as to Bethany," on the eastern slope of the mount of Olives, a mile, or somewhat more than a mile, below the summit of the ridge, whence they afterwards returned by the way across the mount to Jerusalem. The middle summit of Olivet, Jebel-et-Tur, is, however, the traditional place of ascent. He has led ourselves further than to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 16:20

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 16:19-20

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