Mark 16:18

"These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new languages;"

Key Reflection

In Mark 16:18, Jesus lists several miraculous signs that believers should expect to witness and perform. These signs include casting out demons in His name and speaking in new languages, which likely refers to the gift of tongues described in Acts 2 during Pentecost. This passage reflects the broader context of miracles and signs working to authenticate divine authority and the power of faith in Jesus. The emphasis on these supernatural abilities underscores the credibility of the Christian message and the transformative power of belief in Christ.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 18. They shall take up serpents. When it is necessary for the sake of establishing religion, they shall handle poisonous reptiles without injury: thus showing that God was with him, to keep them from harm. This was literally fulfilled when Paul shook the viper from his hand. See Ac 28:5,6. Any deadly thing. Any poison usually causing death. Shall not hurt them. There is a similar promise in Isa 43:2. They shall lay hands on the sick, etc. See instances of this in the Acts of the Apostles, Ac 3:6,7; 5:15, etc.

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