Mark 16:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

So, they left, running out of the cave, [and] trembling with amazement. And they said nothing to anyone about this for they were afraid.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

And they went out quickly, and fled from the sepulchre; for they trembled and were amazed: neither said they any thing to any man; for they were afraid.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Then they went out [and] fled from the tomb, for trembling and bewilderment and consternation had seized them. And they said nothing about it to anyone, for they were held by alarm and fear.

American Standard Version (1901)

And they went out, and fled from the tomb; for trembling and astonishment had come upon them: and they said nothing to any one; for they were afraid.

Common English Bible

Overcome with terror and dread, they fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid. [

Catholic Public Domain Version

But they, going out, fled from the tomb. For trembling and fear had overwhelmed them. And they said nothing to anyone. For they were afraid.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

But they going out, fled from the sepulchre. For a trembling and fear had seized them: and they said nothing to any man; for they were afraid.

Mark 16:8 Cross References

Matthew 28:8

So, they left the grave site quickly, with fear and great joy, and ran to give the message to His disciples.

Matthew 7:28

And so it happened, when Jesus had finished [speaking] these words, the crowds were amazed at his teaching,

Mark 16:7

So, go and tell His disciples and Peter, ‘He is going on ahead of you to Galilee. You will see Him there, just as He told you.’”

Mark 16:9

Now when Jesus arose from the dead early on the first day of the week [i.e., Sunday morning], He appeared first to Mary from Magdala, from whom He had driven out seven evil spirits.

Luke 10:4

Do not carry a money belt, or a traveling bag [for personal belongings] or shoes; and do not extend [elaborate] greetings to anyone along the way.

Luke 24:37

But they became frightened and [even] terrified, and assumed they were seeing a spirit.