Bible Strands
Mark 16:17
And these signs will accompany those who believe: In My name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples in the closing discourse of Mark, outlining the immediate future of his followers.
The words — Σημεῖα (Sēmeia) means "signs," and παρακολουθήσει (parakolouthēsei) literally means "will accompany" or "follow after."
The thread — These promised signs connect to the early church's ministry in Acts 5:16, where crowds bring the sick and demon-possessed, and to Paul's teaching on spiritual gifts in 1 Corinthians 12:28.
Why it lands — The text requires readers to recognize that belief precedes the demonstration of spiritual authority, not the reverse.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
Cross-references
- Acts 5:16 Crowds also gathered from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing the sick and those tormented by unclean spirits, and all of them were healed.
- 1 Corinthians 12:28 And in the church God has appointed first of all apostles, second prophets, third teachers, then workers of miracles, and those with gifts of healing, helping, administration, and various tongues.
- Luke 10:17 The seventy-two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in Your name.”
- Acts 8:7 With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed.
- John 14:12 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in Me will also do the works that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father.
- 1 Corinthians 12:10 to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in various tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues.
- Acts 10:46 For they heard them speaking in tongues and exalting God. Then Peter said,
- Acts 19:6 And when Paul laid his hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke in tongues and prophesied.
- 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he who speaks in a tongue does not speak to men, but to God. Indeed, no one understands him; he utters mysteries in the Spirit.
- 1 Corinthians 12:30 Do all have gifts of healing? Do all speak in tongues? Do all interpret?