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

True Jesus Church

True Jesus Church

Other Protestant

Affirms

Included in canonical Scripture; affirms resurrection and commissioning of apostles

The True Jesus Church includes Mark 16:9-20 in the biblical canon and affirms its teaching about Christ's resurrection and the great commission. The passage is received as authoritative Scripture and is used in the denomination's preaching and teaching.

Key Distinctions

Textual status:
Canonical status:
included
Theological value:

Scripture References

Sources

  • True Jesus Church doctrine