Mark 16:4

4 Then they looked up, saw that it had been rolled back - it was a huge stone - and walked right in.

Mark 16:4 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 16:4

And when they looked
Towards the sepulchre, as they came near it:

they saw that the stone was rolled away;
they perceived it lay at some distance from the door of the sepulchre, which doubtless was very grateful, and matter of rejoicing to them:

for it was very great;
these words are to be read, in connection with the preceding verse; for they are not a reason, why when they looked towards the sepulchre, they saw the stone rolled, because it was a very large one, and so easily to be seen at a distance; but a reason why they were so thoughtful and concerned, who should roll it away for them, it being so big, that they could not think that they were able to do it themselves.

Mark 16:4 In-Context

2 Very early on Sunday morning, as the sun rose, they went to the tomb.

3 They worried out loud to each other, "Who will roll back the stone from the tomb for us?"

4 Then they looked up, saw that it had been rolled back - it was a huge stone - and walked right in.

5 They saw a young man sitting on the right side, dressed all in white. They were completely taken aback, astonished

6 He said, "Don't be afraid. I know you're looking for Jesus the Nazarene, the One they nailed on the cross. He's been raised up; he's here no longer. You can see for yourselves that the place is empty.