Mark 16:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 16:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 16:2 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 16:2 — KJV
“And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun.”
— Mark 16:2 (KJV)
Mark 16:2 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 16:2
“Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.”
Shares key themes with Mark 16:2: very, early, morning
“In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.”
Shares key themes with Mark 16:2: first, day, week
“The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre.”
Shares key themes with Mark 16:2: early, first, day
“And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave's mouth, which remain until this very day.”
Shares key themes with Mark 16:2: very, day, came
“And it came to pass on the fourth day, when they arose early in the morning, that he rose up to depart: and the damsel's father said unto his son in law, Comfort thine heart with a morsel of bread, and afterward go your way. Comfort: Heb. Strengthen”
Shares key themes with Mark 16:2: early, morning, day
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