Disbelieved (ηπιστησαν). This verb is common in the ancient Greek, but rare in the N.T. and here again verse 16 and nowhere else i…

Believed not. This is proof that they did not expect his resurrection; proof that they were not easily deceived; and that nothing…

Now when Jesus was risen early.—See Notes on Matthew 28:16-20. The history of the verses that follow is in every way remarkable. T…

Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. And she we…

St. Augustine of Hippo: Now we must consider how the Lord appeared after the Resurrection. For Mark says, Now when Jesus was…

Mary carried out the command of the angel given in v.7. She found the disciples in a state of mourning (v.10)—but not for long. Her witness to them…

And when they heard. The testimony of Mary alone is related by Mark; but I am convinced that all of them in common conveyed the message in…

And they, when they had heard that he was alive
That is, the apostles, and those that were with them; when they hear…

Better news cannot be brought to disciples in tears than to tell them of Christ's resurrection. And we should strive to comfort disciples who are m…