Nuanced
Longer Ending (9-20) likely later addition; canonical authority debated
The C&MA acknowledges that Mark 16:9-20 is likely a later addition to the original Gospel, not part of Mark's earliest manuscript tradition. However, the denomination does not flatly deny the passage's authority. Rather, it recognizes the text as an early Christian witness to post-resurrection appearances and the Great Commission.
Key Distinctions
- Textual status:
- likely later addition
- Canonical status:
- canonically ambiguous
- Theological value:
Scripture References
Sources
- C&MA Statement of Faith