Mark 16:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

When they heard that Jesus was actually alive and that Mary had seen him with her own eyes, they straight up didn't believe her.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Sometimes the most incredible news is the hardest to accept.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, a companion of Peter, writing for a Gentile Christian audience, likely in Rome, around 60-

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