Mark 16:9-20

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Appearances of the Risen Lord

[⁹ Early^(A) on the first day of the week,^(B) after He had risen,^(C) He appeared first to Mary Magdalene,^(D) out of whom He had driven seven demons.^{(E) 10} She went and reported to those who had been with Him, as they were mourning and weeping. ¹¹ Yet, when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.^{(F) 12} Then after this, He appeared^(G) in a different form to two of them walking on their way into the country.^{(H) 13} And they went and reported it to the rest, who did not believe them either.

The Great Commission

¹⁴ Later, He appeared to the Eleven^(I) themselves as they were reclining at the table. He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who saw Him after He had been resurrected.^{(J) 15} Then^(K) He said to them, “Go into all the world^(L) and preach the gospel to the whole creation.^{(M) 16} Whoever believes^(N) and is baptized will be saved,^(O) but whoever does not believe will be condemned.^{(P) 17} And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new languages; ¹⁸ they will pick up snakes;^[a](Q) if they should drink anything deadly, it will never harm^(R) them; they will lay hands on^(S) the sick, and they will get well.”

The Ascension

¹⁹ Then after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus^(T) was taken up into heaven^(U) and sat down at the right hand^(V) of God. ²⁰ And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word by the accompanying signs.]^[b]