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New International Version
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled away.

New Living Translation
But as they arrived, they looked up and saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled aside.

English Standard Version
And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back—it was very large.

Berean Standard Bible
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, even though it was extremely large.

Berean Literal Bible
And having looked up, they see that the stone has been rolled away; for it was extremely large.

King James Bible
And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

New King James Version
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away—for it was very large.

New American Standard Bible
And looking up, they noticed that the stone had been rolled away; for it was extremely large.

NASB 1995
Looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large.

NASB 1977
And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was extremely large.

Legacy Standard Bible
And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, although it was very large.

Amplified Bible
Looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, though it was extremely large.

Christian Standard Bible
Looking up, they noticed that the stone—which was very large—had been rolled away.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Looking up, they observed that the stone—which was very large—had been rolled away.

American Standard Version
and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.

Contemporary English Version
But when they looked, they saw that the stone had already been rolled away. And it was a huge stone!

English Revised Version
and looking up, they see that the stone is rolled back: for it was exceeding great.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away. It was a very large stone.

International Standard Version
Then they looked up and saw that the stone had been rolled away. (It was a very large stone.)

NET Bible
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had been rolled back.

New Heart English Bible
for it was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back.

Webster's Bible Translation
(And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away) for it was very great.

Weymouth New Testament
But then, looking up, they saw that the stone was already rolled back: for it was of immense size.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
But when they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away, even though it was extremely large.

World English Bible
for it was very big. Looking up, they saw that the stone was rolled back.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And having looked, they see that the stone has been rolled away—for it was very great,

Berean Literal Bible
And having looked up, they see that the stone has been rolled away; for it was extremely large.

Young's Literal Translation
And having looked, they see that the stone hath been rolled away -- for it was very great,

Smith's Literal Translation
And having looked up, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And looking, they saw the stone rolled back. For it was very great.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And looking, they saw that the stone was rolled back. For certainly it was very large.

New American Bible
When they looked up, they saw that the stone had been rolled back; it was very large.

New Revised Standard Version
When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And they looked and saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was very large.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And looking they saw that the stone had been rolled away, for it was very great.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
for it was very great. And looking up, they saw that the stone had been rolled away.

Godbey New Testament
And looking up, they see that the stone has already been rolled away: for it was exceedingly great.

Haweis New Testament
And looking again, they saw that the stone was rolled away, for it was vastly large.

Mace New Testament
(for it was very great.) but when they were near in view, they perceiv'd that the stone was roll'd away.

Weymouth New Testament
But then, looking up, they saw that the stone was already rolled back: for it was of immense size.

Worrell New Testament
And, looking up, they see that the stone has been rolled back; for it was exceedingly great.

Worsley New Testament
(but when they looked up, they saw that the stone was rolled away,) for it wasa very greatone.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Resurrection
…3They 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.5When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed.…

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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 20:11-12
But Mary stood outside the tomb weeping. And as she wept, she bent down to look into the tomb, / 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.

Acts 2:24
But God raised Him from the dead, releasing Him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep Him in its grip.

Romans 6:4
We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may walk in newness of life.

1 Corinthians 15:4
that He was buried, that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,

1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

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.

Daniel 6:17
A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den, and the king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the rings of his nobles, so that nothing concerning Daniel could be changed.

Treasury of Scripture

And when they looked, they saw that the stone was rolled away: for it was very great.

they saw.

Matthew 28:2-4
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it…

Luke 24:2
And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.

John 20:1
The firstday of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.

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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

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But when they looked up
This phrase indicates a moment of realization and surprise. The women who came to the tomb were likely focused on their task and the obstacles they anticipated, such as the stone blocking the entrance. Their looking up signifies a shift in focus from their immediate concerns to the unexpected reality before them. This moment of looking up can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual awakening or realization, a theme prevalent throughout the Gospels.

they saw that the stone had been rolled away
The stone being rolled away is a significant detail, as it was a large stone meant to seal the tomb, preventing tampering or theft. This act is not just a physical reality but also a symbolic one, representing the removal of barriers between humanity and God through the resurrection of Jesus. The rolling away of the stone is a divine act, emphasizing that what is impossible for humans is possible with God. This event fulfills Jesus' prophecy about His resurrection and serves as a testament to His divine power.

even though it was extremely large
The mention of the stone's size underscores the miraculous nature of its removal. In the cultural and historical context, such stones were typically very heavy, requiring several men to move them. The fact that it was moved without human intervention highlights the supernatural aspect of the resurrection. This detail also serves to eliminate any doubt about the possibility of the disciples or others having moved the stone themselves, reinforcing the truth of the resurrection. The large stone can also be seen as a type of the law or sin, which Jesus has overcome, removing the barrier between God and humanity.

Persons / Places / Events

1.The Women (Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome)
These women were followers of Jesus who came to the tomb to anoint His body with spices after the Sabbath.

2.The Tomb
The burial place of Jesus, which was sealed with a large stone. It is the focal point of the resurrection account.

3.The Stone
A large stone that was rolled in front of the entrance to the tomb, symbolizing the finality of death and the barrier between life and death.

4.The Resurrection Morning
The event of Jesus rising from the dead, which is the cornerstone of Christian faith, signifying victory over sin and death.

Teaching Points

The Power of God
The removal of the stone demonstrates God's power over physical and spiritual barriers. Just as the stone was rolled away, God can remove obstacles in our lives.

Faith in the Unexpected
The women expected to find a sealed tomb, yet they found it open. This teaches us to trust God even when circumstances seem insurmountable.

The Reality of the Resurrection
The open tomb is a testament to the reality of Jesus' resurrection, which is the foundation of Christian hope and eternal life.

Witness to the Miraculous
The women were the first witnesses to the resurrection, highlighting the role of believers to testify to God's work in the world.

Overcoming Fear with Faith
The large stone could have been a source of fear or doubt, but its removal shows that faith can overcome fear and lead to witnessing God's miracles.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Mark 16:4?

2.How does Mark 16:4 strengthen your faith in God's miraculous power?

3.What does the "stone had been rolled away" symbolize in your spiritual journey?

4.How can Mark 16:4 inspire you to trust in God's timing?

5.Connect Mark 16:4 with other biblical miracles demonstrating God's intervention.

6.How can you apply the lesson of Mark 16:4 in daily challenges?

7.How does Mark 16:4 support the belief in Jesus' resurrection?

8.Why was the stone rolled away in Mark 16:4?

9.What historical evidence supports the events described in Mark 16:4?

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.Jesus' resurrection is based on the testimony of His followers--why should we believe them over other religious claims?

14.Is the resurrection spiritual or physical?

What Does Mark 16:4 Mean

But when they looked up

• Just moments earlier the women were discussing, “Who will roll away the stone from the entrance of the tomb for us?” (Mark 16:3). Their heads were bowed in concern, but now they deliberately lift their eyes.

• Looking up is often the first step of faith—Psalm 121:1 says, “I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?”.

• God routinely invites His people to shift focus from the problem to Him—seeJohn 11:41, where Jesus lifts His eyes before raising Lazarus.

they saw

• Scripture presents eyewitness testimony as a cornerstone of credibility (1 John 1:1;Acts 1:3).

• The verb underscores that the resurrection is anchored in observable fact, not wishful thinking—parallel accounts inLuke 24:24 andJohn 20:18 echo the same emphasis on sight.

• What they saw immediately challenged every natural assumption they brought to the tomb.

that the stone had been rolled away

•Matthew 28:2 explains how this happened: “There was a great earthquake, for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and rolled back the stone”.

• The rolled-away stone is God’s visual sermon: the grave no longer holds the Lord of life.Romans 1:4 affirms He was “declared with power to be the Son of God by His resurrection from the dead.”

• The obstacle the women could not move had already been removed, illustratingPhilippians 4:19—God supplies every need before we even ask.

even though it was extremely large

•Mark 15:46 mentions Joseph’s heavy burial stone, underscoring that no human effort could have shifted it quietly or secretly.

• The detail stresses the miraculous—Jeremiah 32:17 reminds us, “Nothing is too difficult for You!”.

• By highlighting the stone’s size, Mark silences theories of grave robbery and affirmsLuke 1:37: “For nothing will be impossible with God”.

summary

Mark 16:4 records the women’s transition from anxious uncertainty to astonished faith. When they look up, they witness undeniable evidence that God has acted: the massive stone is gone, the tomb is open, and every barrier to believing the resurrection is removed. The verse assures us that what seems immovable to us is no obstacle to the Lord, inviting us to lift our eyes, see His power, and trust His Word without hesitation.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(4)For it was very great.--The words have been explained as giving the reason for their previous question, but it seems more natural to see in them St. Mark's explanation of his having used the word "rolled away" instead of saying, simply, "taken away" or "removed."

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 4. -And looking up (ἀναβλέψασαι)they see (θεωροῦσιν)that the stone is rolled back (ἀποκεκύλισται):for it was exceeding great (μέγας σφόδρα). At this point we learn from St. John that Mary Magdalene ran away to tell Peter and John (John 20:2).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

But
καὶ(kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.

when they looked up,
ἀναβλέψασαι(anablepsasai)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 308:To look up, recover my sight. From ana and blepo; to look up; by implication, to recover sight.

they saw
θεωροῦσιν(theōrousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2334:From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).

that
ὅτι(hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

the
ὁ(ho)
Article - Nominative 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
λίθος(lithos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3037:A stone; met: of Jesus as the chief stone in a building. Apparently a primary word; a stone.

had been rolled away,
ἀποκεκύλισται(apokekylistai)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 617:To roll away. From apo and kulioo; to roll away.

even though
γὰρ(gar)
Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.

it was
ἦν(ēn)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

extremely
σφόδρα(sphodra)
Adverb
Strong's 4970:Exceedingly, greatly, very much. Neuter plural of sphodros as adverb; vehemently, i.e. In a high degree, much.

large.
μέγας(megas)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3173:Large, great, in the widest sense.

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