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New International Version
and they asked each other, “Who will roll the stone away from the entrance of the tomb?”

New Living Translation
On the way they were asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?”

English Standard Version
And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”

Berean Standard Bible
They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?”

Berean Literal Bible
And they were saying among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?"

King James Bible
And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

New King James Version
And they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?”

New American Standard Bible
They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb for us?”

NASB 1995
They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”

NASB 1977
And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”

Amplified Bible
And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance of the tomb?”

Christian Standard Bible
They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb for us? ”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance to the tomb for us?”

American Standard Version
And they were saying among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the tomb?

Contemporary English Version
On their way, they were asking one another, "Who will roll the stone away from the entrance for us?"

English Revised Version
And they were saying among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the tomb?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They said to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?"

International Standard Version
They kept saying to one another, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?"

NET Bible
They had been asking each other, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?"

New Heart English Bible
They were saying among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?"

Webster's Bible Translation
And they said among themselves, Who shall roll away for us the stone from the door of the sepulcher?

Weymouth New Testament
and they were saying to one another, 'Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?"

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
They were asking one another, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?”

World English Bible
They were saying among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and they said among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone out of the door of the tomb for us?”

Berean Literal Bible
And they were saying among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the tomb?"

Young's Literal Translation
and they said among themselves, 'Who shall roll away for us the stone out of the door of the sepulchre?'

Smith's Literal Translation
And they said to themselves, Who shall roll away for us the stone from the door of the tomb?

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And they said one to another: Who shall roll us back the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they said to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us, away from the entrance of the tomb?”

New American Bible
They were saying to one another, “Who will roll back the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?”

New Revised Standard Version
They had been saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And they said among themselves, Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And they were saying among themselves, “But who will roll the stone away for us from the tomb?”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And they said among themselves: Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the sepulcher?

Godbey New Testament
And they were saying to themselves, Who shall for us roll away the stone from the sepulcher?

Haweis New Testament
And said among themselves, Who will roll away for us the stone from the door of the sepulchre?

Mace New Testament
and they said to one another, who will remove the stone from the mouth of the sepulchre for us?

Weymouth New Testament
and they were saying to one another, 'Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?"

Worrell New Testament
And they were saying among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone for us out of the door of the tomb?"

Worsley New Testament
And they said to one another, Who will roll away the stone for us from the door of the sepulchre?

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Resurrection
…2Very early on the first day of the week, just after sunrise, they went to the tomb.3 They were asking one another,“Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb?”4But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, even though it was extremely large.…

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Cross References

Matthew 28:2-4
Suddenly there was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, rolled away the stone, and sat on it. / His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. / The guards trembled in fear of him and became like dead men.

Luke 24:2-3
They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, / but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.

John 20:1
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance.

Matthew 27:60
and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut into the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance to the tomb and went away.

John 19:41-42
Now there was a garden in the place where Jesus was crucified, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. / And because it was the Jewish day of Preparation and the tomb was nearby, they placed Jesus there.

Matthew 28:5-6
But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.

Luke 24:4-5
While they were puzzling over this, suddenly two men in radiant apparel stood beside them. / As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?

John 20:12-13
and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and the other at the feet. / “Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”

Matthew 27:66
So they went and secured the tomb by sealing the stone and posting the guard.

John 20:2
So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb,” she said, “and we do not know where they have put Him!”

Isaiah 53:9
He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with a rich man in His death, although He had done no violence, nor was any deceit in His mouth.

Psalm 16:10
For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

Matthew 16:21
From that time on Jesus began to show His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and that He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.

Luke 9:22
“The Son of Man must suffer many things,” He said. “He must be rejected by the elders, chief priests, and scribes, and He must be killed and on the third day be raised to life.”

John 2:19-21
Jesus answered, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up again.” / “This temple took forty-six years to build,” the Jews replied, “and You are going to raise it up in three days?” / But Jesus was speaking about the temple of His body.

Treasury of Scripture

And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher?

Who.

Mark 15:46,47
And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulchre which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulchre…

Matthew 27:60-66
And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed…

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Mark 16

1.An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.
9.Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene;
12.to two going into the country;
14.then to the apostles;
15.whom he sends forth to preach the gospel;
19.and ascends into heaven.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

They were asking one another
This phrase indicates a conversation among the women who were followers of Jesus. It reflects their concern and uncertainty about how they would access the tomb. The women mentioned earlier in the chapter include Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome. Their discussion shows their dedication and love for Jesus, as they were willing to face potential obstacles to anoint His body with spices, a customary practice of the time for honoring the deceased.

“Who will roll away the stone
The stone mentioned here was a large, circular rock used to seal the entrance of the tomb. Such stones were common in Jewish burial practices of the first century and were designed to prevent animals and grave robbers from entering. The concern about moving the stone highlights the women's awareness of their physical limitations, as these stones could weigh several hundred pounds. This detail underscores the miraculous nature of the stone being rolled away, as described later in the chapter.

from the entrance of the tomb?”
The tomb was likely a rock-cut tomb, a common burial practice for wealthier individuals in Judea during this period. The entrance would have been low, requiring one to stoop to enter. The mention of the tomb's entrance emphasizes the finality of Jesus' burial and the barrier between the living and the dead. This moment foreshadows the resurrection, as the stone being rolled away signifies the opening of the tomb and the defeat of death. Theologically, it points to Jesus as the fulfillment of prophecies concerning the Messiah's victory over death, such as inIsaiah 25:8, which speaks of God swallowing up death forever.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Women
The verse refers to the women who were followers of Jesus. They were going to the tomb to anoint Jesus' body with spices. These women include Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome, as mentioned in the surrounding verses.

2.The Tomb
This is the burial place of Jesus after His crucifixion. It was a new tomb, hewn out of rock, and a large stone was rolled against the entrance.

3.The Stone
A large stone was placed at the entrance of the tomb to seal it. The women were concerned about how they would move it to access Jesus' body.

Teaching Points

Faith in the Face of Obstacles
The women approached the tomb with a practical concern about the stone, yet they proceeded in faith. This teaches us to move forward in faith even when we face seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Divine Intervention
The concern about the stone was resolved by divine intervention. This reminds us that God can and does intervene in our lives, often in unexpected ways.

The Role of Women in the Resurrection Narrative
The women were the first to witness the empty tomb, highlighting their important role in the resurrection account. This encourages us to recognize and value the contributions of all members of the body of Christ.

Preparation and Devotion
The women prepared spices to anoint Jesus' body, showing their devotion and love. This challenges us to consider how we can show our devotion to Christ in our daily lives.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 16:3?

2.How can we trust God to remove obstacles in our spiritual journey today?

3.What does Mark 16:3 teach about God's power over seemingly impossible situations?

4.How does Mark 16:3 connect with other miracles of God in the Bible?

5.In what ways can we prepare for God's intervention in our lives?

6.How can we encourage others facing "large stones" in their faith journey?

7.How does Mark 16:3 challenge the belief in divine intervention in human affairs?

8.What historical evidence supports the events described in Mark 16:3?

9.How does Mark 16:3 influence the understanding of faith in overcoming obstacles?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 16?

11.Where was the stone when the women arrived at the tomb?

12.What are the key elements of Christ's death and resurrection?

13.What is the Swoon Theory?

14.Why does Mark’s Gospel, the earliest, lack a resurrection appearance in its original ending?

What Does Mark 16:3 Mean

They were asking one another

The women who had faithfully followed Jesus were on their way to His tomb “very early on the first day of the week” (Mark 16:2).

• Their conversation shows honest, practical concern; they fully expected to find the tomb closed, just as it had been sealed three days earlier (Mark 15:46–47).

• Yet they went anyway, demonstrating devotion that acted in spite of uncertainty. Similar faith-driven steps appear when Abraham obeyed without knowing all the details (Hebrews 11:8) and when the lepers moved toward the camp before seeing deliverance (2 Kings 7:5–8).

• Because Scripture is historically accurate, this simple remark underscores its eyewitness reliability; no later editor would invent women who feared an obstacle but walked on regardless.

“Who will roll away the stone”

A “large stone” (Mark 15:46) sealed the grave; Roman guards and an official seal added human impossibility (Matthew 27:62-66).

• The women’s question highlights their limited strength—an implied confession of need. This mirrors the psalmist’s cry, “My help comes from the Lord” (Psalm 121:2).

• God often allows believers to face barriers too heavy to move so that His power becomes unmistakable. Think of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:13-18) or the walls of Jericho (Joshua 6:1-5).

• While they worried about the stone, God had already sent an angel to roll it back (Matthew 28:2). He answers before we even ask (Isaiah 65:24).

“from the entrance of the tomb?”

The sealed entrance symbolized death’s finality, but prophecy had already promised Jesus “would not see decay” (Psalm 16:10;Acts 2:27).

• The very spot meant to confine Him became the doorway of victory: “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; He has risen!” (Luke 24:5-6).

• Every detail—Joseph’s new tomb (Isaiah 53:9), the location outside the city (Hebrews 13:12-13), even the stone itself—fulfilled Scripture with literal precision, assuring us that every promise God makes will likewise come to pass (2 Corinthians 1:20).

summary

Mark 16:3 captures genuine followers facing a real, immovable obstacle. Their concern is recorded honestly, confirming Scripture’s reliability and pointing to our own need for divine intervention. God had already removed the barrier, turning the tomb into a testimony. When we encounter stones too heavy to roll away, this verse reminds us that the risen Lord is already at work, making a way where none seems possible.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(3)And they said among themselves . . .--Literally,and they were saying to themselves. The words were on the point of rising to their lips as they looked up and saw the stone rolled away.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 3. -And they were saying (ἔλεγον)among themselves, Who shall roll us awaythe stone from the door of the tomb? The usual form of tombs in Palestine was the following: - There was generally an approach to the tomb open to the sky; then a low entrance on the side of the rock, leading into a square chamber, on one side of which was a recess for the body, about three feet deep, with a low arch over it. The stone here referred to by the women would be the stone which covered the actual entrance into the vault. It would probably be not less than six feet in breadth and three in height. This great stone had been rolled By Joseph to the mouth of the tomb; and then he had departed. Now, as the women approached, "they were saying (ἔλεγον,) among themselves, Who shall roll us away (ἀποκυλίσει) the stone?" They had seen the arrangements, and had observed the size of the atone on the Friday evening. (Mark 15:47).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

They were asking
ἔλεγον(elegon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

one another,
ἑαυτάς(heautas)
Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1438:Himself, herself, itself.

“Who
Τίς(Tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5101:Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.

will roll away
ἀποκυλίσει(apokylisei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 617:To roll away. From apo and kulioo; to roll away.

the
τὸν(ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

stone
λίθον(lithon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3037:A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.

from
ἐκ(ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

the
τῆς(tēs)
Article - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

entrance
θύρας(thyras)
Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 2374:(a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.

of the
τοῦ(tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

tomb?”
μνημείου(mnēmeiou)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3419:A tomb, sepulcher, monument. From mneme; a remembrance, i.e. Cenotaph.

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