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spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God. <a href="/nlt/mark/16.htm">New Living Translation</a> When the Lord Jesus had finished talking with them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down in the place of honor at God’s right hand. <a href="/esv/mark/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/bsb/mark/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/blb/mark/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore indeed the Lord Jesus, after speaking to them, was taken up into the heaven and sat at the right hand of God. <a href="/kjv/mark/16.htm">King James Bible</a> So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. <a href="/nkjv/mark/16.htm">New King James Version</a> So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/nasb_/mark/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/nasb/mark/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/nasb77/mark/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/lsb/mark/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So then, the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/amp/mark/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So then, when the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/csb/mark/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So the Lord Jesus, after speaking to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/hcsb/mark/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then after speaking to them, the Lord Jesus was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/asv/mark/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/cev/mark/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> After the Lord Jesus had said these things to the disciples, he was taken back up to heaven where he sat down at the right side of God. <a href="/erv/mark/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/gwt/mark/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After talking with the apostles, the Lord was taken to heaven, where God gave him the highest position. <a href="/gnt/mark/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> After the Lord Jesus had talked with them, he was taken up to heaven and sat at the right side of God. <a href="/isv/mark/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> So the Lord Jesus, after talking with his disciples, was taken up to heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/msb/mark/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After the Lord had spoken to them, He was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/net/mark/16.htm">NET Bible</a> After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/nheb/mark/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/wbt/mark/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> So then after the Lord had spoken to them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. <a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the Lord Jesus after having thus spoken to them was taken up into Heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/web/mark/16.htm">World English Bible</a> So then the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was received up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The LORD, then, indeed, after speaking to them, was received up to Heaven, and sat on the right hand of God; <a href="/blb/mark/16.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore indeed the Lord Jesus, after speaking to them, was taken up into the heaven and sat at the right hand of God. <a href="/ylt/mark/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> The Lord, then, indeed, after speaking to them, was received up to the heaven, and sat on the right hand of God; <a href="/slt/mark/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Truly therefore the Lord, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into the heavens, and sat on the right hand of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God. <a href="/cpdv/mark/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And indeed, the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and he sits at the right hand of God. <a href="/nabre/mark/16.htm">New American Bible</a> So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the right hand of God.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then our Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, ascended to heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/16.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But Yeshua Our Lord, after he was speaking with them, ascended into Heaven, and he sat down at the right side of God.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/16.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> The Lord, therefore, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven: and he sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/godbey/mark/16.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <a href="/haweis/mark/16.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the Lord, after having thus spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/mace/mark/16.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now after the Lord had convers'd with them, he was assum'd up to heaven, where he sat on the right hand of God. <a href="/wey/mark/16.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> So the Lord Jesus after having thus spoken to them was taken up into Heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/worrell/mark/16.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> The Lord Jesus, therefore, after He spake to them, was caught up into Heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. <a href="/worsley/mark/16.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now the Lord, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. <a href="/parallel/mark/16-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5767" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/16.htm">The Ascension</a> 18they will pick up snakes with their hands, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not harm them; they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will be made well.” 19<a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly."></a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de."></a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalēsai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">had spoken</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/353.htm" title="353: anelēmphthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up.">He was taken up</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranon (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2523.htm" title="2523: ekathisen (V-AIA-3S) -- Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.">sat down</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">at</a> <a href="/greek/1188.htm" title="1188: dexiōn (Adj-GNP) -- On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.">the right hand</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.</a> 20And they went out and preached everywhere, and the Lord worked through them, confirming His word by the signs that accompanied it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/acts/1-9.htm">Acts 1:9-11</a> After He had said this, they watched as He was taken up, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. / They were looking intently into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. / “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” <a href="/luke/24-50.htm">Luke 24:50-51</a> When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. / While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a> The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">1 Peter 3:22</a> who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2-3</a> In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? / And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1</a> Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. <a href="/philippians/2-9.htm">Philippians 2:9-11</a> Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a> Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/john/16-28.htm">John 16:28</a> I came from the Father and entered the world. In turn, I will leave the world and go to the Father.” <a href="/acts/2-33.htm">Acts 2:33</a> Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear. <a href="/john/6-62.htm">John 6:62</a> Then what will happen if you see the Son of Man ascend to where He was before?</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>So then after the Lord had spoken to them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.after.<a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18-20</a> And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth… <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44-50</a> And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me… <a href="/john/21-15.htm">John 21:15,22</a> So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs… he was.<a href="/luke/9-51.htm">Luke 9:51</a> And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,<a href="/luke/24-50.htm">Luke 24:50,51</a> And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them… <a href="/john/13-1.htm">John 13:1</a> Now before the feast of the passover, when Jesus knew that his hour was come that he should depart out of this world unto the Father, having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end.and sat.<a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.<a href="/acts/7-55.htm">Acts 7:55,56</a> But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God, … <a href="/1_corinthians/15-24.htm">1 Corinthians 15:24,25</a> Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/mark/14-62.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/15-23.htm">Received</a> <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Right</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/1-78.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/luke/1-60.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/mark/16-20.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/1-3.htm">Right</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/luke/4-20.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/luke/1-19.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 16</div>1. <a href="/mark/16-1.htm">An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.</a> 9. <a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene;</a> 12. <a href="/mark/16-12.htm">to two going into the country;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/16-14.htm">then to the apostles;</a> 15. <a href="/mark/16-15.htm">whom he sends forth to preach the gospel;</a> 19. <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">and ascends into heaven.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/mark/16.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div>After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them This phrase marks the conclusion of Jesus' earthly ministry. The Greek word for "spoken" is "lalēsas," which implies a finality and completeness in His communication. Jesus' teachings and instructions to His disciples were now complete, and this moment signifies the transition from His physical presence to His spiritual reign. Historically, this underscores the importance of the Great Commission, as Jesus' final words were directives for the disciples to continue His work.He was taken up The Greek term "analēmphtheis" is used here, which means "to be taken up" or "to be lifted." This passive form indicates that Jesus did not ascend by His own power alone but was exalted by God the Father. This event, known as the Ascension, is a pivotal moment in Christian theology, symbolizing Jesus' victory over death and His return to divine glory. Archaeologically, the Mount of Olives is traditionally considered the site of the Ascension, a place of significant biblical events.into heaven "Heaven" in Greek is "ouranon," referring to the dwelling place of God. This phrase emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus' destination, affirming His deity and the fulfillment of His promise to prepare a place for believers (<a href="/john/14-2.htm">John 14:2-3</a>). Theologically, this signifies the opening of heaven to humanity through Christ's redemptive work, offering believers the hope of eternal life.and sat down The phrase "sat down" comes from the Greek "ekathisen," indicating a position of rest and authority. In ancient times, sitting was a posture of a ruler or judge, signifying completed work and sovereign rule. This act symbolizes the completion of Jesus' redemptive mission and His ongoing intercession for believers.at the right hand of God The "right hand" is a position of honor and power, derived from the Greek "dexiōn tou Theou." In biblical and historical contexts, the right hand is associated with strength and favor. This imagery conveys Jesus' exalted status and His role as the mediator between God and humanity. Scripturally, this fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as <a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>, affirming Jesus as the Messiah and King. This position assures believers of Christ's authority and His active role in the divine plan.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(19-20) So then after the Lord had spoken.--See Note on <a href="/luke/24-53.htm" title="And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.">Luke 24:53</a>. St. Matthew, it will be remembered, gives no account of the Ascension. (See Note on <a href="/matthew/28-20.htm" title="Teaching them to observe all things whatever I have commanded you: and, see, I am with you always, even to the end of the world. Amen.">Matthew 28:20</a>.) St. Mark and St. Luke record it briefly. St. John implies it in his report of our Lord's words (<a href="/john/6-62.htm" title="What and if you shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before?">John 6:62</a>; <a href="/john/20-17.htm" title="Jesus said to her, Touch me not; for I am not yet ascended to my Father: but go to my brothers, and say to them, I ascend to my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.">John 20:17</a>). In <a href="/context/acts/1-3.htm" title="To whom also he showed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:">Acts 1:3-11</a> it is narrated with greater fulness.The form of the last two verses, the use of the "Lord" instead of Jesus, suggests the thought of their being a later addition to the original records of our Lord's life and teaching. (See Note on <a href="/luke/7-13.htm" title="And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said to her, Weep not.">Luke 7:13</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven. Here is another interval. The evangelist has gathered up some few of the most important words and sayings of Christ; and now he takes his reader to Bethany, the scene of our Lord's ascension. It has been well observed (see Bishop Wordsworth, in loc.) that the fact of the Ascension is gradually revealed in the Gospels. St. Matthew does not mention it at all. St. Mark refers to it in this brief and very simple manner. But St. Luke describes it with great fullness, both in his Gospel and in the Acts of the Apostles, throughout which book he leads his readers to contemplate Christ as ascended into heaven, and as sitting at God's right hand, and as ruling the Church and the world from the throne of his glory. <a href="/commentaries/mark/16-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>After μετὰ (meta) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. the Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. had spoken λαλῆσαι (lalēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. He was taken up ἀνελήμφθη (anelēmphthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_353.htm">Strong's 353: </a> To take up, raise; I pick up, take on board; I carry off, lead away. From ana and lambano; to take up. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. heaven οὐρανὸν (ouranon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. sat down ἐκάθισεν (ekathisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2523.htm">Strong's 2523: </a> Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. at ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. [the] right hand δεξιῶν (dexiōn) Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1188.htm">Strong's 1188: </a> On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand. of God. Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/16-19.htm">Mark 16:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 16:19 So then the Lord Jesus after he (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/16-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 16:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 16:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/16-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 16:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 16:20" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>