Mark 16:20 And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. While the text refers immediately to facts in the infancy of our religion, it is also identified with permanent principles, and presents matter of momentous contemplation to ourselves and all generations of men. I. AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION DELIVERED. 1. Its nature. 2. Its extent. II. A CONCLUSIVE ATTESTATION, by which this communication was confirmed. 1. Miraculous agencies. 2. Spiritual changes in the human character. (See Acts 2:41; Acts 4:4; Acts 9). III. AN IMPERATIVE CLAIM, which this communication urges upon all to whom it is addressed. 1. To be believed. 2. To be promulgated (Romans 10:14-16). (James Parsons.) Parallel Verses KJV: And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen. |
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