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Mark 16:6

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What does Mark 16:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him!” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him!
Mark 16:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3And they were saying among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the tomb?
4and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.
5And entering into the tomb, they saw a young man sitting on the right side, arrayed in a white robe; and they were amazed.
6And he saith unto them, Be not amazed: ye seek Jesus, the Nazarene, who hath been crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold, the place where they laid him!
7But go, tell his disciples and Peter, He goeth before you into Galilee: there shall ye see him, as he said unto you.
8And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.
9Now when he was risen early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, from whom he had cast out seven demons.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he saith unto them, be not affrighted, etc..] (See Gill on “<402805>Matthew 28:5-6”), where the same things, and almost in the same words, are said as here.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“he saith unto them, Be not affrighted--a stronger word than "Fear not" in Matthew (Mat 28:5). Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified!--"the Nazarene, the Crucified," he is risen; he is not here--(See on Luk 24:5-6). behold the place where they laid him--(See on Mat 28:6).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage explained in the notes at Matthew 28:1-8. Mark 16:1 Sweet spices - “Aromatics.” Substances used in embalming. The idea of sweetness is not, however, implied in the original. Many of the substances used for embalming were “bitter” - as, for example, myrrh - and none of them, perhaps, could properly be called “sweet.” The word “spices” expresses all that there is in the original. Anoint him - Embalm him, or apply these spices to his body to keep it from putrefaction. This is proof that they did not suppose he would rise again; and the fact that they did not “expect” he would rise, gives more strength to the evidence for his resurrection. Mark 16:4 It was very great - These…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Be not: Mat 14:26, Mat 14:27, Mat 28:4, Mat 28:5; Rev 1:17, Rev 1:18 Ye seek: Psa 105:3, Psa 105:4; Pro 8:17 Jesus: Joh 19:19, Joh 19:20; Act 2:22, Act 2:23, Act 4:10, Act 10:38-40 he is risen: Mar 9:9, Mar 9:10, Mar 10:34; Psa 71:20; Mat 12:40, Mat 28:6, Mat 28:7; Luk 24:4-8, Luk 24:20-27, Luk 24:46; Joh 2:19-22; Co1 15:3-7 Mark 16:7”
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