Mar 16:6 | MHM | STEP | v. 6 : The angel said, Do not be afraid. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him (Mark 16:6 ). The angel reminded them that Jesus had been crucified, but now he is alive again. This resurrection proved Jesus is the Son of God and that his sacrifice was accepted by God. The cross, once a symbol of shame, is now a sign of victory and hope (1 Corinthians 2:2; Revelation 1:18 ).

‏ Mark 16:6

v. 6: The angel said, Do not be afraid. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him(Mark 16:6 ^a). The angel reminded them that Jesus had been crucified, but now he is alive again. This resurrection proved Jesus is the Son of God and that his sacrifice was accepted by God. The cross, once a symbol of shame, is now a sign of victory and hope (1 Corinthians 2:2; Revelation 1:18 ^b).