Mark 16:8 net — Then they went out and ran from the tomb, for terror and bewilderment had seized them. And they said nothing to anyone,…

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"Then they went out and ran from the tomb, for terror and bewilderment had seized them. And they said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid."

— Mark 16:8, NET Bible

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Mark 16 — Context

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Then as they went into the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

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But he said to them,“Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has been raised! He is not here. Look, there is the place where they laid him.

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But go, tell his disciples, even Peter, that he is going ahead of you into Galilee. You will see him there, just as he told you.”

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Then they went out and ran from the tomb, for terror and bewilderment had seized them. And they said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.

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The Longer Ending of Mark[[Early on the first day of the week, after he arose, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had driven out seven demons.

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She went out and told those who were with him, while they were mourning and weeping.

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And when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.

Mark 16:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 16:8 say?
Mark 16:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Then they went out and ran from the tomb, for terror and bewilderment had seized them. And they said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.”
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 (NET): “Then they went out and ran from the tomb, for terror and bewilderment had seized them. And they said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid.” 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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