Mark 16:3-4 And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulcher?… The angel was present on this occasion for — 1. A witness. The empty sepulchre confirmed his words. 2. A preparation. They were soon to see the Lord in His glorious resurrection-body. 3. A pledge. Peace established between heaven and earth. A new and sweet communion opened. 4. A help. They could not have moved the stone without assistance. God always aids those who seek to go onwards in the path of duty. An angel is ever by holy places — thoughts — words — works, leading us upwards to higher gifts. (M. Faber.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they said among themselves, Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre?WEB: They were saying among themselves, "Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?" |
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