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Mark 16:20

Mark 16:20
And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

They went forth - The apostles. Everywhere - In all parts of the world. See the account in the Acts and the Epistles. The Lord worked with them - By miracles; by removing obstacles; by supporting…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The Lord working with them - This co-operation was twofold, internal and external. Internal, illuminating their minds, convincing them of the truth, and establishing them in it. External, conveying…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Mark 16:19-20

Here is, 1. Christ welcomed into the upper world (Mar 16:19): After the Lord had spoken what he had to say to his disciples, he went up into heaven, in a cloud; which we have a particular account of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And they i. e. the Apostles.

went forth Not immediately. They were commanded not to "depart from Jerusalem," but to "tarry" there until at Pentecost they should be endued with power from on high (Luk…