Mark, 16
8. But they, going out, fled from the tomb. For trembling and fear had overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone. For they were afraid.
8. But they, going out, fled from the tomb. For trembling and fear had overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone. For they were afraid.
Chapter 16 of the book of Mark tells the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the appearance of the risen to the disciples and his ascension to heaven. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this chapter:
Luke 24:5-6: "Then the women were frightened and lowered their face to the ground. But the men said unto them, Why do you seek the dead. As you told you, being still in Galilee. " This verse relates to the resurrection of Jesus, which is the main theme of Mark chapter 16.
John 20:19: "At the afternoon of that first day of the week, and the disciples were locked where they were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus entered, set in their midst and said, 'Peace be with you.'" This verse reports one of Jesus' appearances to his disciples after his resurrection, a theme addressed in Mark 16.
Acts of the Apostles 1:9-11: "Say these words was elevated in their sight, and a cloud covered him from his eyes. They continued with fixed eyes in heaven, while Jesus climbed, when two men dressed in white appeared, who said to them, 'Men of Galilee, why are you staying here, looking to heaven? This Jesus who was raised to heaven will come from the way you saw him rise.' "This verse relates to Jesus' ascension to heaven , which is described in Mark 16:19.
Luke 24:50-51: "Then he took them out to Bethany. There, lifting her hands, blessed them. And it happened that as she blessed them, she walked away from them and was elevated to heaven." This verse also relates to the rise of Jesus to heaven, a theme addressed in Mark 16:19.
Acts of the Apostles 2:32-33: "To this Jesus God is risen, from what we are all witnesses. Exalted, therefore, to the right of God, having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, it poured what you see and heard." This verse relates to the resurrection and ascension of Jesus, topics addressed in Mark 16.
“Que Nossa Senhora nos obtenha o amor à cruz, aos sofrimentos e às dores.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina