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Mark 16:6 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Mark 16:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 16 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.”
Mark 16:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Mark 16:6
This verse contains the angel's Easter proclamation to the women who came to anoint Jesus' body. The angel's command "Be not affrighted" (Μὴ ἐκθαμβεῖσθε, Mē ekthambeisthe) addresses their natural terror at encountering a supernatural messenger in a tomb. "Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified" acknowledges their purpose—they came to perform burial rites for their dead Lord. The angel's next declaration transforms grief into joy: "He is risen" (ἠγέρθη, ēgerthē)—the passive voice indicates God raised Jesus, fulfilling prophecy and validating all Jesus' claims. The perfect tense emphasiz...
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Cross-References for Mark 16:6
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“I fell at his feet like a dead man. He laid his right hand on me”
“Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,,And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:,,,,,,,,”
“Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.”
“the guards shook”
“I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.”
“and to all the people of Israel”
“and put it on the cross. There was written”
“while they were greatly perplexed about this”