Mark 16:1-8
New Catholic Bible
Chapter 16
Jesus Is Raised from the Dead.[a] 1 When the Sabbath was over,[b] Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome purchased aromatic spices so that they might go and anoint Jesus. 2 And very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.
3 They had been asking each other, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” 4 But when they looked up, they observed that the stone, which was extremely large, had already been rolled back. 5 On entering the tomb, they saw a young man arrayed in a white robe sitting on the right hand side, and they were stunned.
6 He said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised. He is not here. See the place where they laid him. 7 But go forth and tell his disciples and Peter: ‘He is going ahead of you to Galilee. There you will see him just as he told you.’ ” 8 Then the women emerged from the tomb and fled, overcome with trembling and amazement. They said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
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- Mark 16:1 What has happened so surprises the women that they do not take the trouble to spread the message of joy. The Gospel of Mark ends on this fascinating note of mystery.
The scene at the tomb is not meant as a proof of the resurrection but as a proclamation of it; we are told that Jesus’ destiny has been accomplished; the reality of his person is now fully revealed, and the order is given to announce that the crucified one is risen. See also the note on Mt 28:1-10. - Mark 16:1 The Sabbath was over: the time therefore is after sunset. The duty of the Sabbath rest ended at sunset.
