Mark 16:8 bbe — And they went out quickly from the place, because fear and great wonder had come on them: and they said nothing to anyo…

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"And they went out quickly from the place, because fear and great wonder had come on them: and they said nothing to anyone, because they were full of fear that ..."

— Mark 16:8, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 16 — Context

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And when they went in, they saw a young man seated on the right side, dressed in a white robe; and they were full of wonder.

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And he said to them, Do not be troubled: you are looking for Jesus, the Nazarene, who has been put to death on the cross; he has come back from the dead; he is not here: see, the place where they put him!

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But go, say to his disciples and to Peter, He goes before you into Galilee: there you will see him, as he said to you.

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And they went out quickly from the place, because fear and great wonder had come on them: and they said nothing to anyone, because they were full of fear that ...

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Now when he came back from the dead early on the first day of the week, he went first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had sent out seven evil spirits.

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She went and gave news of it to those who had been with him, while they were sorrowing and weeping.

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And they, when it came to their ears that he was living, and had been seen by her, had no belief in it.

Mark 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:8 say?
Mark 16:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they went out quickly from the place, because fear and great wonder had come on them: and they said nothing to anyone, because they were full of fear that ...”
Where is Mark 16:8 in the Bible?
Mark 16:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 16, verse 8.
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 16:8.
What translation should I read Mark 16:8 in?
Mark 16:8 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 16:8?
Mark 16:8 reads (BBE): “And they went out quickly from the place, because fear and great wonder had come on them: and they said nothing to anyone, because they were full of fear that ...” 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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