Mark 16:6 cpdv — And he said to them, “Do not become frightened. You are seeking Jesus of Nazareth, the Crucified One. He has risen. He…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to them, “Do not become frightened. You are seeking Jesus of Nazareth, the Crucified One. He has risen. He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him. "

— Mark 16:6, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 16 — Context

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And they said to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us, away from the entrance of the tomb?”

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And looking, they saw that the stone was rolled back. For certainly it was very large.

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And upon entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, covered with a white robe, and they were astonished.

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And he said to them, “Do not become frightened. You are seeking Jesus of Nazareth, the Crucified One. He has risen. He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him.

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But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you into Galilee. There you shall see him, just as he told you.”

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But they, going out, fled from the tomb. For trembling and fear had overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone. For they were afraid.

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But he, rising early on the first Sabbath, appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.

Mark 16:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:6 say?
Mark 16:6 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to them, “Do not become frightened. You are seeking Jesus of Nazareth, the Crucified One. He has risen. He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid him. ”
Where is Mark 16:6 in the Bible?
Mark 16:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 16, verse 6.
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 16:6.
What translation should I read Mark 16:6 in?
Mark 16:6 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 16:6?
Mark 16:6 reads (CPDV): “And he said to them, “Do not become frightened. You are seeking Jesus of Nazareth, the Crucified One. He has risen. He is not here. Behold, the place where they laid 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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