Mark 16:8

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“So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.”

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BSBPD

“So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“And, having come forth quickly, they fled from the sepulchre, and trembling and amazement had seized them, and to no one said they anything, for they were afraid.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Mark 16:8 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 2 Kings 4:29So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”
  2. Matthew 28:8So they hurried away from the tomb in fear and great joy, and ran to tell His disciples.
  3. Mark 16:5When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.
  4. Luke 10:4Carry no purse or bag or sandals. Do not greet anyone along the road.
  5. Luke 24:9And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others.
  6. Luke 24:22Furthermore, some of our women astounded us. They were at the tomb early this morning,
  7. Luke 24:37But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.

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