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Mark 16:5 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Mark 16:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 16 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And entering into the sepulchre, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a long white garment; and they were affrighted.”
Mark 16:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 16:5
A young man sitting on the right side (νεανίσκον καθήμενον ἐν τοῖς δεξιοῖς, neaniskon kathēmenon en tois dexiois)—Mark calls him a "young man" though other gospels identify him as an angel (Matthew 28:5, Luke 24:4). His position on the right side indicates honor and authority. Clothed in a long white garment (περιβεβλημένον στολὴν λευκήν) signifies heavenly glory—white garments mark divine messengers and eschatological victory.They were affrighted (ἐξεθαμβήθησαν, exethambēthēsan)—Mark's characteristic term for overwhelming astonishment mixed with fear. This terror before the angelic herald pre...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 16:5
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“as she wept”
“and his clothing white as snow.”
“and he saw and believed.”
“and didn't find the Lord Jesus' body.”
“she was greatly troubled at the saying”
“when they saw him walking on the sea”
“and fear fell upon him.”
“when they saw him”
“I was frightened”
“and looked”