Mark 16:6
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.
MARK 16:6
In Mark 16:6, the young man (angel) speaks: “Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here.” The imperative to fear not echoes frequent biblical commands when encountering heavenly beings. The core proclamation is that Jesus has risen, not merely resurrected in some symbolic sense but alive again. The tomb’s emptiness confirms the central Christian claim: Jesus’ death was not the end, but a gateway to new life.
This verse crystallizes the gospel’s heartbeat: the risen Christ is alive and triumphant. It establishes the victory over sin and death, inaugurating the age of resurrection. The refrain, “he is not here,” signals that Jesus has accomplished his salvific mission and that the faithful should set their hope beyond the tomb.
The risen Christ, who is not confined to the tomb, invites personal encounter. How does this truth transform your daily life? Practically, you can: cultivate a posture of hope amid grief, share the good news of Jesus’ victory with someone wrestling with despair, and live in light of the truth that life overflows from the risen Jesus. Let the reality of resurrection shape your decisions, priorities, and expectations for hardship.
Cross-References
- Luke 24:6-7
- Romans 6:4
- 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
- Colossians 3:1