Mark 16:11
New International Version
When they heard that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe it.

New Living Translation
But when she told them that Jesus was alive and she had seen him, they didn’t believe her.

English Standard Version
But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.

Berean Standard Bible
And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it.

Berean Literal Bible
And they having heard that He is alive and has been seen by her, disbelieved.

King James Bible
And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

New King James Version
And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.

New American Standard Bible
And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it.

NASB 1995
When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it.

NASB 1977
And when they heard that He was alive, and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they refused to believe it.

Amplified Bible
When they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.

Christian Standard Bible
Yet, when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Yet, when they heard that He was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe it.

American Standard Version
And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, disbelieved.

Contemporary English Version
Even though they heard that Jesus was alive and that Mary had seen him, they still would not believe it.

English Revised Version
And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, disbelieved.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They didn't believe her when they heard that he was alive and that she had seen him.

Good News Translation
and when they heard her say that Jesus was alive and that she had seen him, they did not believe her.

International Standard Version
When they heard that he was alive and that he had been seen by her, they refused to believe Mary.

Majority Standard Bible
And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it.

NET Bible
And when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.

New Heart English Bible
When they heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, they disbelieved.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, believed not.

Weymouth New Testament
But they, when they were told that He was alive and that she had seen Him, could not believe it.

World English Bible
When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they disbelieved.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and they, having heard that He is alive, and was seen by her, did not believe.

Berean Literal Bible
And they having heard that He is alive and has been seen by her, disbelieved.

Young's Literal Translation
and they, having heard that he is alive, and was seen by her, did not believe.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they having heard that he lives, and was seen by her, believed not.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they hearing that he was alive, and had been seen by her, did not believe.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they, upon hearing that he was alive and that he had been seen by her, did not believe it.

New American Bible
When they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they did not believe.

New Revised Standard Version
But when they heard that he was alive and had been seen by her, they would not believe it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And when they heard them saying that he was alive, and had appeared to them, they did not believe them.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when they heard them saying that he was alive and had appeared to them, they did not believe it.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And though they heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, they did not believe.

Godbey New Testament


Haweis New Testament
And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been seen by her, gave no credit to her.

Mace New Testament
but though they heard that he was alive, and had appear'd to her, they did not believe.

Weymouth New Testament
But they, when they were told that He was alive and that she had seen Him, could not believe it.

Worrell New Testament
And they, having heard that he was alive, and was seen by her, disbelieved.

Worsley New Testament
but they, though they heard that He was indeed alive, and had been seen by her, did not believe it.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Resurrection
10She went and told those who had been with Him, who were mourning and weeping. 11And when they heard that Jesus was alive and she had seen Him, they did not believe it. 12After this, Jesus appeared in a different form to two of them as they walked along in the country.…

Cross References
Luke 24:11
But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women.

John 20:24-25
Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. / So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.”

Matthew 28:17
When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted.

Luke 24:25
Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken!

John 20:9
For they still did not understand from the Scripture that Jesus had to rise from the dead.

John 20:8
Then the other disciple, who had reached the tomb first, also went in. And he saw and believed.

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 24:38-39
“Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? / Look at My hands and My feet. It is I Myself. Touch Me and see—for a spirit does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”

John 2:22
After He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He had said this. Then they believed the Scripture and the word that Jesus had spoken.

John 12:16
At first His disciples did not understand these things, but after Jesus was glorified they remembered what had been done to Him, and they realized that these very things had also been written about Him.

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.

Acts 13:30-31
But God raised Him from the dead, / and for many days He was seen by those who had accompanied Him from Galilee to Jerusalem. They are now His witnesses to our people.

1 Corinthians 15:5-7
and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. / After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. / Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles.

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

Isaiah 53:1
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?


Treasury of Scripture

And they, when they had heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, believed not.

believed.

Mark 16:13,14
And they went and told it unto the residue: neither believed they them…

Mark 9:19
He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.

Exodus 6:9
And Moses spake so unto the children of Israel: but they hearkened not unto Moses for anguish of spirit, and for cruel bondage.

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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.














And when they heard
This phrase indicates the initial reception of the news. The Greek word for "heard" is "ἤκουσαν" (ēkousan), which implies not just the act of hearing but also the opportunity to understand and respond. In the context of the early Christian community, hearing was often the first step toward faith, as "faith comes by hearing" (Romans 10:17). This highlights the importance of the proclamation of the Gospel and the responsibility of the hearers to respond in faith.

that Jesus was alive
The declaration that "Jesus was alive" is central to the Christian faith. The Greek word for "alive" is "ζῶν" (zōn), which signifies not just physical life but a life that is full and eternal. This statement is the cornerstone of the resurrection message, affirming that Jesus conquered death. Historically, the resurrection was a radical claim that set Christianity apart from other beliefs, as it promised eternal life through Christ's victory over the grave.

and she had seen Him
The reference to "she" is to Mary Magdalene, who is mentioned earlier in the chapter as the first to witness the risen Christ. The Greek word for "seen" is "ἑώρακεν" (heōraken), which implies a deep, personal encounter. This emphasizes the role of women as the first witnesses to the resurrection, a significant detail given the cultural context of the time, where women's testimonies were often undervalued. This highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel message and the transformative power of personal encounters with Christ.

they did not believe it
The phrase "they did not believe it" reflects the initial skepticism of the disciples. The Greek word for "believe" is "ἐπίστευσαν" (episteusan), which means to have faith or trust. This disbelief is a recurring theme in the Gospels, illustrating the human struggle to accept the miraculous. It serves as a reminder of the necessity of faith and the work of the Holy Spirit in overcoming doubt. Historically, this skepticism underscores the authenticity of the resurrection accounts, as the disciples' eventual belief was not immediate but came through personal encounters with the risen Christ.

Verse 11. - And they, when they heard that he was alive, and had been seen of her, disbelieved (ἠπίστησαν). They refused to believe on the bare statement of Mary Magdalene, although M. Renan says, "Sa grande affirmation de femme, 'Il est res-suscitei' a ete la base de la foi de l'humanite." They did not believe her until the risen Lord stood before them. (See 'Speaker's Commentary' (St. Mark), p. 297.)

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Greek
And when they
κἀκεῖνοι (kakeinoi)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2548: And he, she, it, and that. From kai and ekeinos; likewise that.

heard
ἀκούσαντες (akousantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

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

[Jesus] was alive
ζῇ (zē)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2198: To live, be alive. A primary verb; to live.

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

she had seen Him,
ἐθεάθη (etheathē)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2300: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. perceive; by extension to visit.

they did not believe [it].
ἠπίστησαν (ēpistēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 569: To be unfaithful, disbelieve, refuse belief, prove false. From apistos; to be unbelieving, i.e. disbelieve, or disobey.


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