Mark 16:7

“But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter, etc..] Peter is particularly mentioned, not as distinct from the apostles, or as if he was not one of them, having sinned in the manner he had done; much less because he was the chief of them; but to comfort him in his great sorrow, on account of his fall; and to encourage him to meet Christ with the rest of his disciples, who might be both afraid and ashamed, because he had so basely denied him: this is a kind intimation, in favour of Peter; none of the other evangelists observe it; but this Gospel being published, as is thought by some, under the direction and examination of Peter himself, he was careful to relate every thing, that either…”

“But go your way, tell his disciples and Peter--This Second Gospel, being drawn up--as all the earliest tradition states--under the eye of Peter, or from materials chiefly furnished by him, there is something deeply affecting in the preservation of this little phrase by Mark alone. that he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him, as he said unto you--(See on Mat 28:7).”

“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…”

“And Peter - Though he so oft denied his Lord. What amazing goodness was this! Mark 16:9”

“16:7 The angel’s message for the disciples repeated Jesus’ prediction and promise (14:28). The disciples’ desertion and denial would be forgiven and their apostolic commission restored.”

“tell: Mar 14:50, Mar 14:66-72; Mat 28:7; Co2 2:7 there: Mar 14:28; Mat 26:32, Mat 28:10, Mat 28:16, Mat 28:17; Joh 21:1; Act 13:31; Co1 15:5 Mark 16:8”