According to most ancient manuscripts of Mark's gospel, this is how it ends! Most scholars believe that verses 9-20 were actually added by someone other than Mark. There are many reasons for this, but I won't get into those here. It would be a good time to do some personal research on this subject.
I believe Mark ended his gospel record with even the women running away and afraid! For some reason they continued to be present during the crucifixion. Now, on the third day, still mourning Jesus' death, they went out to anoint His body. What they expected and what they observed were completely different things!
They must not have believed Jesus' words about His death, burial and resurrection! At this point, they are no better than the disciples who had already fled in fear. But everything was about to change. God was about to use these weak men and women to literally change the world!
And He can and will use us.
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