New International Version Later Jesus appeared to the Eleven as they were eating; he rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen. New Living Translation Still later he appeared to the eleven disciples as they were eating together. He rebuked them for their stubborn unbelief because they refused to believe those who had seen him after he had been raised from the dead. English Standard Version Afterward he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at table, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. Berean Standard Bible Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. Berean Literal Bible And afterward, in their reclining, He appeared to the Eleven and rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those having seen Him arisen. King James Bible Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. New King James Version Later He appeared to the eleven as they sat at the table; and He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. New American Standard Bible Later He appeared to the eleven disciples themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He reprimanded them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen from the dead. NASB 1995 Afterward He appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen. NASB 1977 And afterward He appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen. Legacy Standard Bible Afterward He appeared to the eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen. Amplified Bible Later, Jesus appeared to the eleven [disciples] themselves as they were reclining at the table; and He called them to account for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they had not believed those who had seen Him after He had risen [from death]. Berean Annotated Bible Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe (have faith) those who had seen Him after He had risen. Christian Standard Bible Later he appeared to the Eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table. He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who saw him after he had risen. Holman Christian Standard Bible Later, He appeared to the Eleven themselves as they were reclining at the table. He rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who saw Him after He had been resurrected. American Standard Version And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them that had seen him after he was risen. Contemporary English Version Afterwards, Jesus appeared to his eleven disciples as they were eating. He scolded them because they were too stubborn to believe the ones who had seen him after he had been raised to life. English Revised Version And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. GOD'S WORD® Translation Still later Jesus appeared to the eleven apostles while they were eating. He put them to shame for their unbelief and because they were too stubborn to believe those who had seen him alive. Good News Translation Last of all, Jesus appeared to the eleven disciples as they were eating. He scolded them, because they did not have faith and because they were too stubborn to believe those who had seen him alive. International Standard Version Finally he appeared to his eleven disciples while they were eating. He rebuked them for their unbelief and stubbornness, because they had not believed those who had seen him after he had risen. NET Bible Then he appeared to the eleven themselves, while they were eating, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him resurrected. New Heart English Bible Afterward he was revealed to the eleven themselves as they were reclining, and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen. Webster's Bible Translation Afterward he appeared to the eleven, as they sat at table, and upbraided them with their unbelief, and hardness of heart, because they believed not them who had seen him after he was risen. Weymouth New Testament Later still He showed Himself to the Eleven themselves whilst they were at table, and He upbraided them with their unbelief and obstinacy in not having believed those who had seen Him alive. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleLater, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. World English Bible Afterward he was revealed to the eleven themselves as they sat at the table; and he rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they didn’t believe those who had seen him after he had risen. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAfterward, as they are reclining, He appeared to the Eleven, and reproached their unbelief and stiffness of heart, because they did not believe those having seen Him being raised; Berean Literal Bible And afterward, in their reclining, He appeared to the Eleven and rebuked their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those having seen Him arisen. Young's Literal Translation Afterwards, as they are reclining (at meat), he was manifested to the eleven, and did reproach their unbelief and stiffness of heart, because they believed not those having seen him being raised; Smith's Literal Translation Afterwards to those reclining at table was he manifested, and he reproached their unbelief and hard heart, because they believed not them having seen him raised. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAt length he appeared to the eleven as they were at table: and he upbraided them with their incredulity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe them who had seen him after he was risen again. Catholic Public Domain Version Finally, he appeared to the eleven, as they sat at table. And he rebuked them for their incredulity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen that he had risen again. New American Bible [But] later, as the eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who saw him after he had been raised. New Revised Standard Version Later he appeared to the eleven themselves as they were sitting at the table; and he upbraided them for their lack of faith and stubbornness, because they had not believed those who saw him after he had risen. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAt last he appeared to the eleven while they were reclining, and he upbraided them for their little faith and the dulness of their hearts, because they had not believed those who saw him risen. Aramaic Bible in Plain English But afterward, he appeared to the eleven when they reclined at a meal and he condemned the lack of their faith and the callousness of their heart, because they had not believed them who had seen him before. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAfterward he appeared to the eleven as they reclined at table; and he reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he had risen. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Afterwards he shewed himself to the eleven, as they were sitting at table, and upbraided them for their infidelity and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen him after he was risen. Mace New Testament afterwards he appear'd to the eleven, as they were all sitting at table, and he reproved them for their incredulity and obstinacy in not giving credit to those, who had seen him after his resurrection. Weymouth New Testament Later still He showed Himself to the Eleven themselves whilst they were at table, and He upbraided them with their unbelief and obstinacy in not having believed those who had seen Him alive. Worrell New Testament And afterward He was manifested to the eleven themselves, as they were reclining at table, and upbraided them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not those who saw Him after He had risen. Worsley New Testament At last he appeared to the eleven as they were sitting at table, and upbraided them with their unbelief, and hardness of heart; because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He was risen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Great Commission13And they went back and reported it to the rest, but they did not believe them either. 14 Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.… Cross References Later, as they were eating, Luke 24:41-43 While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” / So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish, / and He took it and ate it in front of them. John 21:12-13 “Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord. / Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and He did the same with the fish. Jesus appeared to the Eleven Matthew 28:16-17 Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated. / When they saw Him, they worshiped Him, but some doubted. Luke 24:33-36 And they got up that very hour and returned to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, gathered together / and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!” / Then the two told what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus in the breaking of the bread. … John 20:19-20 It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them. / After He had said this, He showed them His hands and His side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, Luke 24:25 Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Mark 8:17-18 Aware of their conversation, Jesus asked them, “Why are you debating about having no bread? Do you still not see or understand? Do you have such hard hearts? / ‘Having eyes, do you not see? And having ears, do you not hear?’ And do you not remember? Hebrews 3:12-13 See to it, brothers, that none of you has a wicked heart of unbelief that turns away from the living God. / But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness. because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. Luke 24:9-11 And when they returned from the tomb, they reported all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. / It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. / But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. John 20:24-29 Now Thomas called Didymus, one of the Twelve, was not with the disciples when Jesus came. / So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!” But he replied, “Unless I see the nail marks in His hands, and put my finger where the nails have been, and put my hand into His side, I will never believe.” / Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” … 1 Corinthians 15:5-8 and that He appeared to Cephas and then to the Twelve. / After that, He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep. / Then He appeared to James, then to all the apostles. … Luke 24:36-43 While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” / But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit. / “Why are you troubled,” Jesus asked, “and why do doubts arise in your hearts? … Acts 1:3 After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Matthew 17:17 “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you? How long must I put up with you? Bring the boy here to Me.” Luke 24:11 But their words seemed like nonsense to them, and they did not believe the women. Acts 9:4-5 He fell to the ground and heard a voice say to him, “Saul, Saul, why do you persecute Me?” / “Who are You, Lord?” Saul asked. “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,” He replied. Treasury of Scripture Afterward he appeared to the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. he appeared. Luke 24:36-43 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you… John 20:19,20 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you… 1 Corinthians 15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: at meat. Mark 7:18 And he saith unto them, Are ye so without understanding also? Do ye not perceive, that whatsoever thing from without entereth into the man, it cannot defile him; Mark 8:17,18 And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened? … Matthew 11:20 Then began he to upbraid the cities wherein most of his mighty works were done, because they repented not: unbelief. Numbers 14:11 And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them? Psalm 95:8-11 Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation in the wilderness: … Hebrews 3:7,8,15-19 Wherefore (as the Holy Ghost saith, To day if ye will hear his voice, … Jump to Previous Afterward Afterwards Appeared Belief Believe Believed Dead Eleven Faith Food Hard Hardness Heart Hearts Later Meat Rebuked Revealed Risen Sat Sharp Showed Table Themselves Unbelief Upbraided Whilst WordsJump to Next Afterward Afterwards Appeared Belief Believe Believed Dead Eleven Faith Food Hard Hardness Heart Hearts Later Meat Rebuked Revealed Risen Sat Sharp Showed Table Themselves Unbelief Upbraided Whilst WordsMark 16 1. An Angel declares the resurrection of Jesus to three women.9. Jesus himself appears to Mary Magdalene; 12. to two going into the country; 14. then to the apostles; 15. whom he sends forth to preach the gospel; 19. and ascends into heaven. Later, as they were eating, Jesus met with His disciples in a setting of shared fellowship, turning an ordinary meal into a moment of correction and commissioning. Their gathering likely took place in Jerusalem, where they had remained after His crucifixion and resurrection. The risen Lord entered their fear, confusion, and grief with His living presence. Luk 24:41-43 While they were still in disbelief, He asked them… Jesus appeared to the Eleven The Eleven were the remaining apostles after Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and death. Their reduced number reflected both the cost of Judas’s sin and the temporary incompleteness of the apostolic band, later restored through the appointment of Matthias. Jesus appeared bodily to those who had walked with Him throughout His ministry, providing authoritative witnesses of His resurrection. Mat 28:16-17 Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee,… and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, The disciples had heard Jesus foretell His death and resurrection, yet they resisted the reports that He was alive. Their hardness of heart did not mean they lacked information, but that they were slow to submit their fears and expectations to God’s revealed truth. Jesus’ rebuke exposed their need for faith before entrusting them with the message they would carry to the world. Luk 24:25 Then Jesus said to them, “O foolish ones,… because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. Mary Magdalene, the other women, and the disciples who encountered Jesus on the road had already testified that He was alive. The apostles’ initial refusal to believe shows that the resurrection was not accepted because they expected it or wished it to be true. Their later proclamation rested on the undeniable reality that they had seen and encountered the risen Christ. Luk 24:9-11 And when they returned from the tomb, they reported… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe resurrected Christ who appears to His disciples, demonstrating His victory over death and His divine authority. 2. The Eleven The remaining disciples of Jesus, excluding Judas Iscariot, who are gathered together and are rebuked for their unbelief. 3. The Meal The setting in which Jesus appears to the disciples, indicating a moment of fellowship and community. 4. The Rebuke Jesus' correction of the disciples for their lack of faith and hardness of heart, emphasizing the importance of belief in His resurrection. 5. Witnesses of the Resurrection Those who had seen Jesus after His resurrection and whose testimony the disciples initially doubted. Teaching Points The Importance of FaithJesus' rebuke highlights the necessity of faith in the Christian life. Belief in the resurrection is foundational to the gospel message. The Danger of Hardness of Heart Spiritual insensitivity can hinder our ability to recognize and respond to God's work. We must guard against becoming hardened by doubt or disbelief. The Role of Witnesses The testimony of those who have encountered Christ is vital. We are called to listen to and share these testimonies to strengthen our faith and the faith of others. Community and Fellowship Jesus appears to the disciples while they are gathered together, underscoring the importance of community in experiencing and understanding God's presence. Responding to Correction Jesus' rebuke is an act of love, intended to restore and redirect the disciples. We should be open to correction that leads us closer to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Mark 16:14?2. How does Mark 16:14 challenge us to strengthen our faith in Jesus? 3. What does Jesus' rebuke in Mark 16:14 teach about belief and doubt? 4. How can we apply Jesus' patience in Mark 16:14 to our relationships? 5. How does Mark 16:14 connect with Hebrews 11:6 on faith's importance? 6. In what ways can we overcome unbelief as seen in Mark 16:14? 7. Why did Jesus rebuke the disciples for their unbelief in Mark 16:14? 8. How does Mark 16:14 address the theme of doubt among believers? 9. What historical evidence supports the resurrection account in Mark 16:14? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Mark 16? What Does Mark 16:14 Mean Later• The word signals a short interval after the earlier resurrection appearances recorded in this same chapter (Mark 16:9–13). • This moment takes place on Resurrection Sunday evening, harmonizing with Luke’s report: “That very hour they got up and returned to Jerusalem… While they were describing these things, Jesus Himself stood among them” (Luke 24:33, 36). • Scripture presents an exact historical timeline; each “later” anchors us in real, literal events (Acts 1:3). as they were eating • The risen Lord chooses an ordinary supper setting, underscoring His bodily resurrection—people who eat are alive in flesh and bone (Luke 24:41-43). • Shared meals foster fellowship and clarity; here, what should have been a moment of rejoicing becomes a lesson on faith. • Similar mealtime revelations include Emmaus (Luke 24:30-31) and the Galilean breakfast (John 21:12-14), showing Jesus’ consistent desire to meet His followers in daily life. Jesus appeared to the Eleven • “Eleven” highlights Judas’s absence and confirms the literal identity of those present (Matthew 28:16). • The verb “appeared” is not visionary but physical; John records: “Jesus came and stood among them and said, ‘Peace be with you.’ …He showed them His hands and His side” (John 20:19-20). • This appearance fulfills repeated promises (Mark 8:31; 9:31; 10:34) and validates every prophecy concerning His resurrection. and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart • The Lord’s rebuke is loving discipline, not rejection (Revelation 3:19). • Unbelief isn’t mere doubt; it is a willful refusal to accept God’s revealed truth (Hebrews 3:12-13). • “Hardness of heart” echoes prior warnings given to the disciples during His ministry (Mark 6:52; 8:17). • Jesus models shepherd-leadership: He corrects first, then commissions (Mark 16:15). because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen • Eyewitnesses included Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9-11) and the two from Emmaus (Mark 16:12-13; Luke 24:33-35). • By refusing their testimony, the Eleven disregarded a God-ordained means of revelation; “Every matter must be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses” (Deuteronomy 19:15). • The rebuke teaches the church to honor credible witness. Later, these very men will proclaim, “We cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20), turning their earlier failure into fervent ministry. • Paul summarizes this chain of witnesses: “He appeared to Cephas, then to the Twelve…then He appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once” (1 Corinthians 15:5-6). summary Mark 16:14 records a real evening when the risen Jesus stepped into a meal, confronted unbelief, and confirmed eyewitness testimony. His bodily presence proves the resurrection; His rebuke exposes the seriousness of refusing revealed truth; His patience prepares the Eleven to become bold witnesses. The verse calls every reader to trust the trustworthy accounts God has provided and to move from hardness of heart to obedient proclamation. (14) Afterward he appeared unto the eleven.—See Notes on Luke 24:36-43.Verse 14. - And afterward (ὕστερον δὲ) he was manifested (ἐφανερώθη) unto the eleven themselves (αὐτοῖς τοῖς ἔνδεκα) as they sat at meat. There is an emphasis here on the word "themselves." The former appearances had been to persons not having any official character. But now he appears to the eleven apostles, when they were all gathered together at the close of that memorable day. "Unto the eleven." If, as seems evident, this appearance refers to the day of our Lord's resurrection, there would be only ten present; for Thomas was not then with them. Still, they might be called the eleven, because the apostolic college was reduced to eleven after the betrayal by Judas; so that they might still be called the eleven, although Thomas was absent. St. Bernard says on this, "If Christ comes and is present when we sit at meat, how much more when we kneel in prayer!" He upbraided them (ὠνείδισε). This is a strong word of rebuke. They ought to have received the testimony of competent witnesses. But their doubts were only removed by the evidence of their senses; just as afterwards in the case of Thomas. St. Mark is always careful to record the rebukes administered by our Lord to his apostles.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek LaterὝστερον (Hysteron) Adverb Strong's 5305: Lastly, afterward, later. Neuter of husteros as adverb; more lately, i.e. Eventually. as they were eating, ἀνακειμένοις (anakeimenois) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 345: To recline, especially at a dinner-table. From ana and keimai; to recline. [Jesus] appeared ἐφανερώθη (ephanerōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 5319: To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. eleven ἕνδεκα (hendeka) Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 1733: Eleven. From heis and deka; one and ten, i.e. Eleven. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. rebuked them ὠνείδισεν (ōneidisen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3679: To reproach, revile, upbraid. From oneidos; to defame, i.e. Rail at, chide, taunt. for their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. unbelief ἀπιστίαν (apistian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 570: Unbelief, unfaithfulness, distrust. From apistos; faithlessness, i.e. disbelief, or unfaithfulness. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. hardness of heart, σκληροκαρδίαν (sklērokardian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 4641: Feminine of a compound of skleros and kardia; hard-heartedness, i.e., destitution of perception. because ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they did not believe ἐπίστευσαν (episteusan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust. those τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. who had seen θεασαμένοις (theasamenois) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 2300: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to look closely at, i.e. perceive; by extension to visit. Him αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. after He had risen. ἐγηγερμένον (egēgermenon) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 1453: (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. Additonal Resources Mark 16:14 Blue Letter BibleMark 16:14 Bible Gateway Mark 16:14 Bible.com Mark 16:14 NIV |
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