Mark 16:8

The women went outside and ran from the tomb. They were trembling because they were afraid, and they were astonished. But they did not say anything to anyone about this while they were going, because they were afraid.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.

In Context

7But, instead of remaining here, go and tell his disciples. Particularly be sure that you tell Peter. Tell them, ‘ Jesus is going ahead of you to Galilee district, and you will see him there, just like he told you previously’!”

9[When Jesus became alive again early on Sunday morning, he appeared first to Mary from Magdala town. She was the woman from whom he had previously expelled seven evil spirits.

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Cross References

Matthew 28:8So the women left the tomb quickly. They were afraid, but they were also very joyful. They ran to tell us disciples what had happened.

Luke 10:4Do not take along any money in a purse. Do not take a traveler’s bag. Do not take extra sandals. Do not spend a lot of time greeting people along the way.

Luke 24:22On the other hand, some women from our group amazed us. Early this morning they went to the tomb,

Matthew Henry on Mark 16:2-9

The Women at the Sepulchre; The Apostles Reproved. 1 And when the sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, had bought sweet spices, that they might come and anoint him. 2 And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. 3 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? 4 And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great. 5 And entering… Read the whole commentary →

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