Mark 16 Mark 15:1–8 Christ’s resurrection is declared by angels to the two Marys and Salome. Mark 15:9–11 Christ himself appeareth to Mary Magdalene, Mark 15:12–13 to two of his disciples going into the country, Mark 15:14–18 and to the eleven; whom he commissions to preach the gospel to all the…

We are now come to the history of our Saviour’s resurrection, his several appearances to and converse with his disciples, from the time of his rising from the dead unto the time of his ascension up into heaven, which was forty days. Of all the evangelists, St.

These were their thoughts as they were coming. Concerning the guard which they had set by Pilate’s permission at the importunity of the Jewish priests and rulers, it is probable (the day before being the Jewish sabbath, in the observation of which the Jews were very strict) they had not heard, so…

Both Luke and John mention two angels in the habit of young men. Matthew speaks of one sitting upon the stone. They might see him sitting upon the stone, and yet find him within also, the motions of angels are quick and undiscernible to our sense, or the stone might be rolled inward.

Concerning this appearance of Christ to Mary Magdalene, See Poole on “Matt. 28:9”, See Poole on “John 20:14”, and following verses to John 20:17 who gives a more full account than any other of this appearance.

Of this appearance St. Luke gives us a very large account, Luke 24:13–35. See Poole on “Luke 24:13”, and following verses to Luke 24:35.

This most probably is the appearance mentioned Luke 24:36, John 20:19. See Poole on “Luke 24:36”. See Poole on “John 20:19”.

See Poole on “Matt. 28:19–20”, where what we have here is largely explained.

Matthew saith nothing of our Saviour’s ascension. Mark speaketh of it very shortly. Luke saith, And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.

Here is now the history of a great deal of following time, shortly epitomized in one verse. The first motion of the eleven was to Jerusalem, Luke 24:52, and this was according to the express command of Christ, Luke 24:49.