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This passage describes the burial of Jesus by Joseph of Arimathea, the visit of the women to the tomb on Sunday morning, the announcement by a young man that Jesus has risen, and the women's fearful reaction.

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Mark 15:16–41 recounts Jesus’ mockery, crucifixion, and death. Roman soldiers humiliate Him, He is crucified at Golgotha, darkness covers the land, and Jesus dies with a loud cry. The temple veil tears, and a centurion declares, “Truly this man was the Son of God.” Women followers witness from a distance.

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Which translation is correct for Luke 17:21 - the kingdom of God is "in your midst" or "within you"?

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In Mark 15:1–15, Jesus is brought before Pilate by the chief priests. Though Pilate finds no guilt in Him, the crowd—stirred by the leaders—demands the release of Barabbas instead. Yielding to political pressure and to satisfy the crowd, Pilate condemns Jesus to be crucified.

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In Mark 14:53-72, Jesus is brought before the high priest and falsely accused, while Peter follows at a distance and denies Him three times, fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy as the rooster crows.

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In Mark 14:43–52, Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss, leading a crowd armed with swords and clubs to arrest Him. Jesus confronts them about their secrecy. The disciples flee, and a young man escapes naked, highlighting the complete abandonment of Jesus.

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In Mark 14:12–26, Jesus predicts the disciples’ desertion and Peter’s denial, then prays in Gethsemane in deep agony while the disciples repeatedly fall asleep; He submits to the Father’s will as His betrayal approaches.

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In Mark 14:12–26, Jesus instructs His disciples to prepare the Passover meal, foretells His betrayal by one of them, and institutes the Lord’s Supper, symbolizing the New Covenant through His body and blood, before departing to the Mount of Olives.

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Mark 14:1–11 recounts the religious leaders’ plot to kill Jesus during the Passover, a woman’s bold act of anointing Jesus with expensive perfume as a prophetic preparation for His burial, and Judas Iscariot’s decision to betray Jesus to the chief priests in exchange for money.

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Mark 13:24–37 presents Jesus’ closing words in the Olivet Discourse, describing cosmic upheaval following the tribulation, the visible return of the Son of Man, the gathering of the elect, and a call to discern the signs like the fig tree. He warns that no one knows the exact day or hour, emphasizing constant alertness and readiness for His return.

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