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Mark 16:18 cpdv — They will take up serpents, and, if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them. They shall lay their hands upon…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They will take up serpents, and, if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them. They shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they will be well.” "

— Mark 16:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 16 — Context

15

And he said to them: “Go forth to the whole world and preach the Gospel to every creature.

16

Whoever will have believed and been baptized will be saved. Yet truly, whoever will not have believed will be condemned.

17

Now these signs will accompany those who believe. In my name, they shall cast out demons. They will speak in new languages.

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They will take up serpents, and, if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them. They shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they will be well.”

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And indeed, the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and he sits at the right hand of God.

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Then they, setting out, preached everywhere, with the Lord cooperating and confirming the word by the accompanying signs.

Mark 16:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:18 say?
Mark 16:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They will take up serpents, and, if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them. They shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they will be well.” ”
Where is Mark 16:18 in the Bible?
Mark 16:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 16, verse 18.
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 16:18.
What translation should I read Mark 16:18 in?
Mark 16:18 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 16:18?
Mark 16:18 reads (CPDV): “They will take up serpents, and, if they drink anything deadly, it will not harm them. They shall lay their hands upon the sick, and they will be well.” ” 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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