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They went away and told it to the rest. They didn`t believe them, either.

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The Stubbornness of Unbelief

Multiple commentators, especially Charles Spurgeon, highlight the stubbornness of unbelief. Despite a second set of eyewitnesses, the disciples still did not believe. Spurgeon describes unbelief as having 'more lives than a cat' and warns against treating it as a mere infirmity instead of an 'abominable sin against the Lord' that must be actively fought.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Mark 16:13

18th Century

Theologian

The residue. The remainder. Those who remained at Jerusalem.

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Mark 16:13

Neither believed they them (ουδε εκεινοις επιστευσαν). The men fared no better than the women. But Luke's report of the two on the…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Mark 16:12–13

19th Century

Bishop

After that he appeared in another form.—See Notes on Luke 24:13-35.

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Mark 16:9–13

19th Century

Preacher

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…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Mark 16:13

These verses are obviously a shortened account of the story of the two men on the way to Emmaus (cf. Lk 24:13–35). It adds nothing to Luke’s accoun…

John Gill

John Gill

On Mark 16:13

17th Century

Pastor

And they went and told it unto the residue
Upon their return to Jerusalem, which was on the same night, they went to…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Mark 16:9–13

17th Century

Minister

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…