Mark 16:20

"So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God."

Key Reflection

In Mark 16:20, after Jesus instructs his disciples, he ascends into heaven and takes his seat at the right hand of God. The original audience would have recognized this as a fulfillment of Psalm 110:1, where David prophesied that the Lord would say to God’s Messiah, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you.” Sitting at the right hand symbolized authority and was a common motif in ancient Near Eastern and Jewish contexts, indicating Jesus’ exaltation and his role as the divine representative on earth.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 20. They went forth. The apostles. Every where. In all parts of the world. See the account in the Acts and the Epistles. The Lord working with them. By miracles; by removing obstacles; by supporting them, and by giving the gospel success, and making it effectual to saving men. Confirming the word. Showing it to be the word of God, or a revelation from heaven. With signs following. By attending miracles. By raising the dead, healing the sick, etc., as signs that God was with them, and had sent them forth to preach. Amen. Truly, verily. So be it. This word here is of no authority. There is no reason to think that it was added by Mark.

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