Mark 16:5 nasb — Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed.

NASB

"Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed."

— Mark 16:5, NASB

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Mark 16 — Context

2

Very early on the first day of the week, they *came to the tomb when the sun had risen.

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They were saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?"

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Looking up, they *saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large.

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Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed.

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And he *said to them, "Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him.

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"But go, tell His disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.'"

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They went out and fled from the tomb, for trembling and astonishment had gripped them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

Mark 16:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:5 say?
Mark 16:5 in the NASB reads: “Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed.”
Where is Mark 16:5 in the Bible?
Mark 16:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 16, verse 5.
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 16:5.
What translation should I read Mark 16:5 in?
Mark 16:5 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 16:5?
Mark 16:5 reads (NASB): “Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed.” 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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