Mark 16:6

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.

Mark 16:6 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 16:6

And he saith unto them, be not affrighted
(See Gill on Matthew 28:5), (See Gill on Matthew 28:6), where the same things, and almost in the same words, are said as here.

Mark 16:6 In-Context

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.

7 Now - on your way. Tell his disciples and Peter that he is going on ahead of you to Galilee. You'll see him there, exactly as he said."

8 They got out as fast as they could, beside themselves, their heads swimming. Stunned, they said nothing to anyone.