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Mark 16:9-20 — "The Longer Ending"

Whether the longer ending of Mark's Gospel (verses 9-20), absent from the earliest manuscripts, is considered part of canonical Scripture or a later addition.

Overall consensus61/100

Congregationalist (UCC)

Congregationalist (UCC)

Mainline Protestant

Nuanced

Longer Ending textually uncertain; Resurrection foundational

Congregationalist biblical scholarship recognizes the textual uncertainty regarding Mark 16:9-20. Modern critical editions note the longer ending is absent from earliest manuscripts. Congregationalists affirm the central resurrection claims. The Resurrection of Jesus is foundational regardless of Mark 16:9-20's status.

Scripture References

Sources

  • Congregationalist biblical scholarship
  • Critical Commentary
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