Mark 16:16 kjv — He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

King James Version

"He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."

— Mark 16:16, King James Version

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Mark 16 — Context

13

And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them.

14

Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.

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And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

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He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

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And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;

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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.

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So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

Mark 16:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:16 say?
Mark 16:16 in the King James Version reads: “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.”
Where is Mark 16:16 in the Bible?
Mark 16:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 16, verse 16.
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 16:16.
What translation should I read Mark 16:16 in?
Mark 16:16 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 16:16?
Mark 16:16 reads (KJV): “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” 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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