Mark 16:4

"They were saying among themselves, “Who will roll away the stone from the door of the tomb for us?”"

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the disciples' initial fear and inaction in the face of Jesus’ death. Their question reflects their reluctance to confront the reality of his crucifixion and their dependence on someone else to take the first step towards addressing it.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 4. It was very great. These words belong to the third verse: "Who shall roll us away the stone from the door of the sepulchre? for," the evangelist adds, "it was very great." __________________________________________________________________

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