Mark 16:4 asv — and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.

American Standard Version

"and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great. "

— Mark 16:4, American Standard Version

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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, bought spices, that they might come and anoint him.

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And very early on the first day of the week, they come to the tomb when the sun was risen.

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And they were saying among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the tomb?

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and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.

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And entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, arrayed in a white robe; and they were amazed.

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And he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him!

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But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.

Mark 16:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:4 say?
Mark 16:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great. ”
Where is Mark 16:4 in the Bible?
Mark 16:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 16, verse 4.
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 16:4.
What translation should I read Mark 16:4 in?
Mark 16:4 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 16:4?
Mark 16:4 reads (ASV): “and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great. ” 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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