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Mark 16:18 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Mark 16:18 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 16 verse 18 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.”
Mark 16:18 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 16:18
They shall take up serpents (ὄφεις ἀροῦσιν, opheis arousin)—likely refers to Acts 28:3-5 where Paul survived a viper bite. If they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them (κἂν θανάσιμόν τι πίωσιν οὐ μὴ αὐτοὺς βλάψῃ)—not permission to test God by deliberately handling snakes or drinking poison, but promise of divine protection in unavoidable danger during kingdom mission.They shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover (ἐπὶ ἀρρώστους χεῖρας ἐπιθήσουσιν καὶ καλῶς ἕξουσιν)—apostolic healing ministry confirmed the gospel (Acts 3:1-10, 5:12-16, 28:8). Hand-laying symbolizes impartati...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 16:18
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“I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions”
“and let them pray over him”
“a viper came out because of the heat”
“and the evil spirits went out.”
“prayed”
“saying”
“Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.”
“whom you see and know. Yes”
“Aeneas, Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and make your bed! Immediately he arose.”