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Mark 16:1 bbe — And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, and Salome, got spices, so that they might…

Bible in Basic English

"And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, and Salome, got spices, so that they might come and put them on him."

— Mark 16:1, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 16 — Context

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And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, and Salome, got spices, so that they might come and put them on him.

2

And very early after dawn on the first day of the week, they came at the time of the coming up of the sun to the place where the body had been put.

3

And they were saying among themselves, Who will get the stone rolled away from the door for us?

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And looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back; and it was of great size.

Mark 16:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:1 say?
Mark 16:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, and Salome, got spices, so that they might come and put them on him.”
Where is Mark 16:1 in the Bible?
Mark 16:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 16, verse 1.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 16:1.
What translation should I read Mark 16:1 in?
Mark 16:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 16:1?
Mark 16:1 reads (BBE): “And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, and Salome, got spices, so that they might come and put them on him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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