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NASB | Mark 16:8 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. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Mark 16:8 They went out and fled from the tomb, for they were seized with trembling and astonishment; and they said nothing [about it] to anyone, because they were afraid. |
Bible Question:
Ending of Mark. Thanks Radioman. Most of the "contradictions" you mention have not bothered me, for the reasons you state. But the explanation of the gospel genealogies is VERY interesting -- thanks. I wonder what you think about the question I raised at the start of the thread? Really, there are three elements to the question. 1) how can this gospel account be read in harmony with the others (as historical accounts)? 2) in terms of the message the gospel contains (as a narrative), why would so many copies end with the bleak ending? 3) what do you make of the textual authority of the longer versions? (After all, we hold the "original autographs" to be authoritative, no?) Yours JRM |
Bible Answer: Just Read Mark: [Thank you for a truly excellent, stimulating question. The apparent discrepancy between Matthew 28 and Mark 16 is something I had never before noticed. Thanks for pointing it out. As a result, I went digging for an answer, found one at www.carm.org, and am quoting it here. --Radioman2] You write: "The angel proclaims the resurrection, but the 3 women fail to spread the news. This contradicts the other gospels. It also makes me question the truth of the witness: how reliable is their story if they, for instance, don't proclaim the news until much later? Is there something being overlooked here?" 'Did or did not the women tell what happened? 'Matt 28:8; Mark 16:8; Luke 24:9; John 20:18 '1. They told what happened '(Matthew 28:8) - "And they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples." '(Luke 24:9) - "and returned from the tomb and reported all these things to the eleven and to all the rest." '(John 20:18) - "Mary Magdalene *came, announcing to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord," and that He had said these things to her." '2. They said nothing '(Mark 16:8) - "And 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." 'The best explanation is that the women initially said nothing (Mark 16:8) and then later told the disciples what they saw (Matthew 28:8; Luke 24:9).' [Matthew 28:8-10 (ESV) So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, and ran to tell his disciples. [9] And behold, Jesus met them and said, "Greetings!" And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him. [10] Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid; go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me."] 'It would make sense that they were frightened and didn't know what to do or say. But then later, of course, they spoke up. The John 20:18 account is chronologically later than the other references and is not relevant in this difficulty. 'Please see the Resurrection Chronology page to see how the verses fit together.' To read more go to: (http://www.carm.org/diff/Mark16_8.htm) [As for the other questions in your post (to which I am replying) I believe Pastor Glenn has already given sound, scriptural answers to them.] |