A number of old endings to Mark’s gospel.  Thought to be later additions by scribes who found that the original ending of Mark’s Gospel was missing something or left something to be desired.

Mark 16:9-10

ONE OLD ENDING TO MARK’S GOSPEL [a]

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene (Matthew 28.9,10; John 20.11-18)

 9Very early on the first day of the week, after Jesus had risen to life, he appeared to Mary Magdalene. Earlier he had forced seven demons out of her. 10She left and told his friends, who were crying and mourning. 11Even though they heard that Jesus was alive and that Mary had seen him, they would not believe it.
   

Jesus Appears to Two Disciples (Luke 24.13-35)

 12Later, Jesus appeared in another form to two disciples, as they were on their way out of the city. 13But when these disciples told what had happened, the others would not believe.
   

What Jesus’ Followers Must Do (Matthew 28.16-20; Luke 24.36-49; John 20.19-23; Acts 1.6-8)

 14Afterwards, 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. 15Then he told them:
   Go and preach the good news to everyone in the world. 16Anyone who believes me and is baptized will be saved. But anyone who refuses to believe me will be condemned. 17Everyone who believes me will be able to do wonderful things. By using my name they will force out demons, and they will speak new languages. 18They will handle snakes and will drink poison and not be hurt. They will also heal sick people by placing their hands on them.

   

Jesus Returns to Heaven (Luke 24.50-53; Acts 1.9-11)

 19After 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 [b] of God. 20Then the disciples left and preached everywhere. The Lord was with them, and the miracles they worked proved that their message was true.
   

ANOTHER OLD ENDING TO MARK’S GOSPEL [c]

 9-10The women quickly told Peter and his friends what had happened. Later, Jesus sent the disciples to the east and to the west with his sacred and everlasting message of how people can be saved forever.

   
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