Mark
“And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him.”
Mark 16:6
Mark 16:6 (KJV) speaks to resurrection, hope, and fear — words set in Mark, the fast-moving Gospel of Jesus' works. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,”
Luke 24:6“He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.”
Matthew 28:6“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.”
1 Corinthians 15:52“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25“But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.”
Luke 8:50“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,”
1 Peter 1:3
Common questions
What does Mark 16:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Mark 16:6 reads: "And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him." The verse speaks to resurrection, hope, and fear. To read it well, take it in the flow of Mark 16 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Mark 16:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him." is Mark 16:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Mark chapter 16.
What are some related Bible verses to Mark 16:6?
Verses that sit beside Mark 16:6 include Luke 24:6, Matthew 28:6, and 1 Corinthians 15:52. Reading them alongside Mark 16:6 deepens the theme of resurrection.
How can I pray with Mark 16:6?
Read Mark 16:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.