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Mark 16:6
But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The young man in the white robe addresses the women who entered the tomb and were alarmed, speaking at the empty grave site to announce the resurrection.
The words — μὴ (mē) supplies the negative "not," while ἐκθαμβεῖσθε (ekthambeisthe) literally means "do be amazed," together forming the command "do not be alarmed." ζητεῖτε (zēteite) literally means "you seek," identifying the women's purpose in visiting the tomb.
The thread — The announcement fulfills the written pattern that the Christ must rise on the third day (Luke 24:46) and establishes the core proclamation of Christ's death and resurrection later codified in 1 Corinthians 15:3.
Why it lands — The text commands the reader to cease panic and verify the empty tomb, then carry the report to the disciples without adding emotional reassurance.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
- 1 Corinthians 15:3 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,
- Luke 24:46 And He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
- Matthew 28:4 The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.
- John 2:19 Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.”
- Proverbs 8:17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.
- Acts 2:22 Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
- Acts 4:10 then let this be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.
- Mark 10:34 who will mock Him and spit on Him and flog Him and kill Him. And after three days He will rise again.”
- Luke 24:4 While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them.